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...
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...
“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High....
The ministry at Wheeler's Center for Women & Children (CWC) would not be possible without its dedicated volunteers. Volunteers get front row seats to the joy, pain, milestones, setbacks, and miracles that happen every day inside the CWC. Our volunteers are valued partners, friends, and allies --...
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...
A late night. It’s 11:00 p.m., and I just walked into my house from the Center for Women & Children (CWC). I’m typing in bed, my computer propped up on three pillows, and am sandwiched between a set of sheets with three blankets on top. Its cold...
What makes the Center for Women & Children so special? Transformation and miracles happen every day. Here's just a peak into our world. Remember, this joy wouldn't be possible if it weren't for our caring friends and partners...
A Life She'd Never Wanted “It’s like my world came crashing down,” Michelle remembers. As a child, Michelle was raised in Christian home and wanted for nothing. But at 15, everything changed when her parents divorced. “At 17, I started running away, and I got into alcoholism...
Here's a little preview of our latest Inside Story! "When Shawn’s father passed away, his own addictions only escalated. His mother came to him in tears. “She begged me not to end up like my father,” he remembers . . . "I left at three o’clock...
Just the start When men, women, and children first come to Wheeler Mission, usually the first way we provide help and hope is with a warm meal. It's after the most basic needs are met that we can begin addressing the emotional and spiritual needs of...