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WHEELER MISSION MINISTRIES (IN)
Program Description Founded in 1893, Wheeler Mission Ministries is the oldest ministry of its kind in Indiana It is a nondenominational Christian social services organization that provides goods and services to the homeless, poor, and needy of central Indiana. Services are provided without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, or religion. Although Wheeler Mission is not a church, it does cooperate with many different churches that are concerned about poverty and homelessness in the inner city. The Mission has five locations, dozens of ministries, a budget of $3.5 million, and about 75 employees, making Wheeler one of the largest and most diverse ministries of its kind in the state. Providing a variety of services, Wheeler is particularly sensitive to the needs of former offenders who are returning to the community and lack basic resources. Available services include an extended stay program, food, clothing, job and housing referrals, long-term drug and alcohol counseling, and spiritual guidance. Former offenders who are homeless are also eligible for two housing programs. The first is the basic Overnight Shelter Program, which allows individuals to stay for up to six consecutive nights each half of the month. The second housing program is the 30-Day Program for Working Clients, which offers extended temporary shelter free of charge to enable clients to support themselves in the future. In addition, Wheeler runs the Life With a Purpose Program, a 12-month residential program of supervised work, personal guidance, Bible study, and counseling designed to assist individuals recovering from drug addiction.
Program Goals Networking, Partnering & Collaboration
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