"Rick, can't your guests just get a job? In my blog two weeks ago, I addressed a common question I get about Wheeler Mission’s guests: “Rick, can’t your guests just get a job?” While it may seem a simple and obvious solution, many of our men and...
Dear friend, 2018, our 125th anniversary, was a remarkable year for Wheeler Mission. Thank you for coming alongside us to serve our community's most vulnerable men, women, and children. Join us in celebrating what was done...
Our volunteers matter! When I think of Wheeler Mission, I’m so proud of our volunteers. They’re outstanding! So much so, in fact, that we couldn’t serve as we do without them. Volunteers are the lifeblood of Wheeler Mission, serving in every single facet of the ministry....
The ministry at Wheeler Mission wouldn’t be possible without its dedicated volunteers. Volunteers get front row seats to the joy, pain, milestones, setbacks, and miracles that happen every day inside our facilities. Our volunteers are valued partners, friends, and allies—and it is our joy to...
But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. 1 Peter 3:15 (ESV) Sharing the Reason for Our Hope On October 7th, a Sunday afternoon,...
Dear Wheeler Mission, In this envelope there is $100. I earned this by baby sitting my 6-year-old neighbor before school every morning. I want to give you this so you can help more people in need. Sincerely, Katie An honor to steward. Isn't this heartwarming? I've had the pleasure of...
A word from Rick. One of my favorite parts of my job is meeting Wheeler's volunteers, supporters, and friends. People join us for so many reasons: perhaps a loved one was helped at Wheeler, they've been touched by our mission to serve their neighbors, or maybe...
Christmas can be an intensely difficult time when you're homeless and/or battling addiction. The season of "good news and great joy" can be overshadowed by loneliness, overwhelming circumstances, and crushing disappointment. So when guests arrive at Wheeler Mission, we pull out all the stops to provide...