Hope changes lives.
Hope starts here.
Hope
starts here.
Help and healing for struggling neighbors
Since 1893, we’ve been here to help... thanks to caring individuals like you.
You make our enduring legacy of help, hope, and healing possible!
Through the years, many things about our ministry have changed. As the needs of our neighbors continue, your generous support has helped us renovate and expand our facilities. We’ve gone beyond our humble beginnings to now serve thousands of men, women, and children each year!
While our world—and even Wheeler Mission—are ever changing, one thing remains the same: Our commitment to model Christ’s love and provide the help, hope, and healing that change lives.
Transforming Lives
Help, hope, and healing—in action!
Since 1893, we’ve been here to help... thanks to caring individuals like you.
Winter at Wheeler Mission
Transforming Lives
Help, hope, and healing—in action!
Shop to Change Lives
Homeless Services • Residential Programs • Addiction Recovery • Social Enterprises • For Men and Women
Your support changes lives
YOU can make help, hope, and healing possible in more lives across Central and South Central Indiana.
Stories of lives changed
Your support makes it possible!
Zachariah’s Story
James’ Story
Mackenzie’s Story
Matthew’s Story
Edward’s Story
Don’s Story
Our Impact
Help, hope, and healing… made possible by you!
nourishing meals served
nights of safe shelter provided
program completions (men and women)
Individuals moved to stable housing
volunteers served 33,944 hours…saving Wheeler Mission $1,136,789.92 in operations and staffing costs!
* Statistics from one year
Get Involved
You can make a difference for neighbors in need.
Upcoming Events
Come out to support one of our annual events! From our Drumstick Dash to local events throughout the year, we hope you’ll join us to support Wheeler’s life-changing work.
Strength in Our Streets
Strength In Our Streets is a one-day Indiana Fitness Competition that will host an estimated 40, 12 person teams (480 athletes) from CrossFit affiliates and various gyms across Indiana.
100% of the proceeds benefit the work of Wheeler Mission, Indiana’s largest homeless service provider.
Drumstick Dash
Join us on Thanksgiving morning as we “move our feet so others can eat!”® This 4.3 mile or 2.6 mile run/walk in Broad Ripple Village, Indianapolis is one of the largest running events in the nation. People of all ages are invited to join this family-friendly event. With proceeds benefiting Wheeler Mission, every mile you cover encourages our guests along their own journey to help, hope, and healing. You can also particulate virtually!
100 Holes for the Homeless
Think you can play 100 holes of golf in one day? Let’s find out! 100 Holes for the Homeless is a non-traditional golf outing that raises funds for Wheeler Mission. Participants commit to raising money as their entry fee. Every $500 raised provides one month of meals, shelter, and care for a guest at Wheeler Mission! You can register individually or split the 100 Holes with a partner.
Wheeler Mission Pickleball Tournament
Join us for an exhilarating day of mixed doubles pickleball, where players come together for a worthy cause! This tournament isn’t just about the competition; it’s about making a positive impact. 100% of the proceeds from the event will benefit Wheeler Mission, helping provide essential services to those experiencing homelessness in our community.
Drumstick Dash Night at Victory Field
Join our Drumstick Dash mascot, Dash, for a laid-back evening at Victory Field as we promote the 22nd annual Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash. Click the button below to find out more, including how to get discounted tickets!
Bloomington’s Dash 4 Shelter 5K
Support your Bloomington, Monroe County, and South Central Indiana neighbors experiencing homelessness this holiday season! Run or walk along Monroe County’s Karst Farm Greenway, including the Greenway’s new extension heading into Bloomington, all while ensuring Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s guests are lovingly cared for this winter season and beyond. Encourage your family, friends, and colleagues to join you.
100% of the proceeds benefit the work of Wheeler Mission, Indiana’s largest homeless service provider.
An afternoon full of joy, connection, and community. 💛
Thank you to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Omega Zeta Chapter who spent time with our guests hosting a fun-filled BINGO event at Wheeler Mission! From laughter and friendly competition to thoughtful prizes filled with everyday essentials, your presence created a meaningful and uplifting experience for everyone involved.
We’re grateful for volunteers who bring not just support—but joy—into our community.
“Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14
Love is the foundation of everything we do. When we lead with compassion, we reflect Christ to those around us. May love guide your words and actions today.
1,000 lunches. One incredible act of service. 🙌
A huge thank you to @orchardparkpres for partnering with Wheeler Mission to assemble 1,000 sack lunches for our guests. Because of your generosity and teamwork, these meals will help nourish men, women, and children at our Men’s Residential Center and Center for Women & Children.
We’re so grateful for our community who show up in such a big way—your impact is felt far beyond today.
Zachariah spent decades caught in addiction, instability, and survival mode. But even in the darkest moments, he felt God calling him forward.
After a breaking point, he walked miles to get help and arrived at Wheeler Mission. There, everything changed.
Through mentorship, faith, and community, Zachariah found healing, purpose, and a new life in Christ. Today, he’s in the Servant Leadership Training program—free from the addiction that once controlled him.
“It’s not my story—it’s God’s glory.”
Your support makes stories like Zachariah’s possible. Read more about his story: Link in bio.
Think of Wheeler Mission while you do your Spring cleaning this season!
Your gently used clothing and household items can make a real difference. Drop off your donations at Wheeler Mission and help provide essentials for men, women, and families in need.
Learn more: Link in bio.
March is here, and so are new opportunities to make a difference.
Right now, our shelters are in need of everyday essentials to continue serving our neighbors with care and dignity. You can help by donating:
💙 Towels & washcloths
💙 New men’s and women’s underwear
💙 Men’s, women’s, and children’s socks
💙 Soap and body wash
💙 Men’s deodorant
These simple items go a long way in restoring comfort and confidence for those we serve every day. Drop off donations or learn more about how to give at the link in our bio.
It is World Water Day! 🚰
Today we are reminded how essential clean water is for every person. We invite you to help by donating bottled water to Wheeler Mission. Your gift provides refreshment, dignity, and care to neighbors experiencing homelessness: Link in bio.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.” Romans 15:13
Hope changes everything. As we trust in Him, we are filled with peace that carries us through every challenge. May that hope guide you this week.
Small acts of service can make a big impact. 💙
During a recent group effort from women apart of the @marywheelercircle, 200 lunches were prepared for the Center for Women & Children, helping ensure the women and families in our care have nourishing meals. They also took extra supplies and created 30 additional lunches for the Men’s Residential Center so even more guests could be served.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible. Your generosity helps provide care, dignity, and support to those we serve every day.
Take a guess… How many meals did Wheeler Mission serve last month?
Swipe to see the number of meals that nourished our neighbors! Every meal represents care, dignity, and hope for someone in need. Thank you for making these meals possible.
Former Wheeler Mission program graduate Justin Kramer opens up about the role that community generosity — especially from the @colts and the late Jim Irsay — played in his healing journey. Through meal support programs like Colts Caring Mondays, Irsay helped ensure that men like Justin could focus on recovery, not survival. Justin now serves at Wheeler Mission, offering the same hope he once received.
Listen in via the link in our bio.
There are so many meaningful ways to serve at Wheeler Mission, and each one makes a real difference in the lives of the men, women, and children we serve.
You could help with meal service and provide a warm, welcoming presence during breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You might spend time during recreation, building relationships and offering encouragement. You could volunteer in our store, helping guests find what they need. Or you could serve as a donation sorter, organizing items that directly support our programs.
If you had to choose just one, which would you try? Tell us in the comments which opportunity you would sign up for.
We would love to serve alongside you! Discover how you can get involved: Link in bio.
