This piece was authored by Lynn Ondrovic, a longtime High Impact volunteer at our Center for Women & Children in Indianapolis. Currently, Lynn does relational ministry with women in our Higher Ground Addiction Recovery Program. My life story - all of it - has purpose. On a...
This piece was authored by Alex Pollock, a High Impact volunteer at our Center for Women & Children. Listening, building relationships & refining a craft. I’ve been volunteering at Wheeler since January 2018. I mainly work with Restored Creations (the candle making social enterprise at the Center for Women...
This piece was authored by Lisa, a guest in our Higher Ground addiction recovery program for women. "Anything that sits on the throne of your heart in place of God is an idol." This was impressed upon me during my first stay at Wheeler Mission (from August...
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,...
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...
At Wheeler Mission, transformation is evident not just in our guests, but also in our staff and volunteers. In many cases, an individual’s journey with Wheeler doesn’t end at graduation – his or her story continues as they join our staff team. Staff stories are...
Dear Friends, A few weeks back, local media covered numerous drug overdoses at Wheeler. Previously, I shared how we help men overcome the weight of addiction. Today, I’ll share how we empower women to do the same through our Higher Ground program. Total Life Change Higher Ground...
