A note from Allison Melangton. Dear friend, Hot dogs, fireworks, the beach…4th of July is the best excuse to kick back and relax. The holiday celebrates our nation's freedom, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the weekend, we enjoy many traditions such as family...
Remember summer breaks from school? Trips to the pool, summer camp in the woods, s’mores by the fire, biking the neighborhood…summer was the best! Now, imagine summertime with none of that. For the kiddos at our Center for Women & Children, summer poses its own set of...
Church Partnerships Matter “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison...
This piece was guest authored by Chris-Michael Morrison, Wheeler Mission's Director of Advancement for the Bloomington Area. Help, hope, healing. These three powerful words, Wheeler's tagline, exemplify how the ministry fulfills its daily mission. Help. On average, more than 100 men, women, and children seek daily assistance they desperately...
This piece was guests authored by Dana Jones, Wheeler Mission’s Bloomington Area Program Director. A dynamic community. A growing need. Nestled in the rolling hills of beautiful South-Central Indiana is the picturesque city of Bloomington—where I’ve loved working for almost 19 years. Just north of Lake Monroe...
This piece was authored by Susan Jones, a Center for Women & Children volunteer and Mary Wheeler Circle member. It’s 1:00 p.m. on a Friday afternoon at the Center for Women & Children. One or two at a time, several of us volunteers make our way...
A note from Allison Melangton. Dear friend, Wow, this winter sure has been one for the books! Can you remember back a few months ago, to those awful January days where wind chill plunged us into frigid, sub-zero temperatures? As I sat bundled inside, the bitter wind outside my...
Kids have huge hearts and regularly want to serve their homeless neighbors. But explaining the complexity of homelessness and addiction is one tough job! We've created a helpful handout for parents, teachers, Sunday school teachers, care givers, etc. to use with the little people in...
Dear friend, Homelessness is a complicated tragedy, affecting a range of individuals and families. The causes are seemingly endless, and appropriate solutions vary person to person. At Wheeler, I get lots of questions about our guests and their needs. One of the most common being, “Rick, can’t...