How "meal cards" got started. Norma Jean had plans to travel, but an illness and wrong step down the stairs injured her legs. As a therapeutic outlet, she decided to make cards and encourage her friends. But soon enough, she’d made too many. A friend encouraged her...
On your mark…Get set…GO!!! It’s that time of year again – time for our 16th annual Drumstick Dash! It’s fun, it’s loud, it’s quirky, it’s tradition! And it’s so much more. By running or walking the Drumstick Dash, you’re providing much needed funds and advocacy for your Indianapolis neighbors...
Throughout the month of August… Wheeler served 1,828 different men, women, and children. 6 men and 13 women attained stable housing. 14 men and 5 women attained a stable income. All this is because YOU care! Income and housing are necessary milestones on an individual’s journey to stability...
Many thanks to Laura Lane, Abby Tonsing, and the Herald Times for highlighting Wheeler Mission's efforts to serve the Bloomington community and our neighbors facing homelessness, addiction, poverty, and other crises. To view the article, "Crisis on Kirkwood - One Year Later" in its entirety, go here....
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...
Dear Friends, Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month, a month dedicated to honoring faithful volunteers and encouraging others to engage in service? The Heart of the Matter When I think about Wheeler and what we do, it’s obvious that volunteers are the heartbeat of our...
Dear Friends, Picture this: You’re driving your seven-year-old to school and you’re stuck at a light. Out of the corner of your eye you notice a man in the median holding a sign that reads “Homeless. Please help.” You quickly shift your gaze to your child...
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...