Why We're Here

Wheeler Mission Ministries is a non-denominational, Christian, social services organization, which provides critically needed goods and services to homeless, poor, and needy of central Indiana without regard to race, color, creed, national origin or religion.

Wheeler is not a church, but does cooperate with many different churches that are concerned about poverty and homelessness in the inner city.

Founded in 1893, Wheeler is the oldest continuously operating ministry of its kind in the state of Indiana. Click for more history.

With five locations, dozens of ministries, a budget of $6 Million, and about 100 employees, Wheeler is also the largest and most diverse ministry of its kind in the state.

Happy Birthday Wheeler Mission!

Wheeler Mission turned 115 this year. The Door of Hope opened in mid-1893 in rented, 2nd-floor accommodations at 57 E. South Street. It comprised five rooms and a lot of compassion and existed to house girls referred by the Marion County Workhouse, the police station, the City Hospital, and girls from houses of prostitution. Within a few months Mary Wheeler's husband, William V. Wheeler, suggested that the ministry expand its scope to include the entire family.

Now, Wheeler is the oldest continuously operating ministry of its kind in the state of Indiana.  We are so blessed that the Lord has given us this ministry and we hope to serve the greater Indianapolis area for years to come.