A note from Allison Melangton: Dear friend, I’m thrilled, humbled, and overjoyed to share that last week, we officially announced that--while we still have more funds to raise--we hope to break ground soon and begin expansion! Earlier this summer, Lilly Endowment generously granted Wheeler Mission $3 million for...
I have some incredible news to share with you! Last year, Wheeler Mission launched a $12 million capital campaign to expand our Center for Women & Children in Indianapolis. This past Wednesday, we officially announced that—while we still have more funds to raise—we hope to break...
A note from Allison Melangton. Dear friend, Summer is rapidly coming to an end—and what a HOT summer it's been! It seems I can’t turn on the news without catching coverage of the relentless heat. Story after story shows images of our homeless neighbors downtown, and that breaks...
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...
A note from Allison Melangton. Dear friend, It’s May in Indianapolis! This month is all things Indy 500, where we step up and show our city’s visitors true Hoosier Hospitality: we serve our famous sugar cream pie, cover our yards with checkered flags, run a half marathon,...
Dear friends, Throughout my many years at Wheeler Mission, I’ve been blessed to experience tremendous generosity—particularly, generosity that extends well beyond a person’s life. It’s humbling that so many friends and partners remember Wheeler Mission in their wills, ensuring it thrives long after they’ve passed away. Did...
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...
Happy New Year! THANK YOU! It's because of your support and generosity that we've have been able to help thousands of men, women and children throughout 2017. Wheeler Mission has been serving the poor, hungry, addicted, and homeless in central Indiana since 1893. As we enter...
