Voices of Hope

This week on Voices of Hope, host Brian sits down with MaryBeth Hamilton, Director of Emergency and Residential Services at Wheeler Mission’s Center for Women & Children.

In this heartfelt and eye-opening conversation, MaryBeth shares how Wheeler Mission walks alongside women facing homelessness, addiction, trauma, and crisis — offering not only emergency shelter, but long-term programs that lead to lasting change.

Listeners will learn about:

• The full continuum of care for women and children
• How long-term programs help guests rebuild stability, confidence, and purpose
• The power of partnerships with outside agencies to ensure holistic care
• Real insights from the front lines of compassion and transformation

This episode sheds light on the challenges women face — and the hope made possible when community steps in together. Tune in to be encouraged, inspired, and reminded why this work matters.

As temperatures drop, the need rises. In this powerful episode of Voices of Hope, we sit down with Shawnna, Administrative Director at Wheeler Mission’s Center for Women & Children, to shine a light on Winter Contingency—one of the most critical seasons of the year for the people we serve.

Shawnna shares real, heartfelt stories of the women and children who walk through Wheeler’s doors seeking warmth, safety, and a chance to rebuild. From emergency shelter beds to compassionate wrap-around care, discover how Winter Contingency provides far more than a place to stay—it offers dignity, protection, and hope when it’s needed most.

Whether you’re familiar with Wheeler Mission’s work or hearing these stories for the first time, this episode will open your eyes and heart to the incredible impact of shelter, compassion, and hope during the harshest months of the year.

In this episode of Voices of Hope, Brian sits down with former Wheeler Mission Director Steve Kerr — the man behind the Drumstick Dash. Hear how one simple idea grew into one of Indiana’s most beloved Thanksgiving traditions and the impact it’s had on countless lives.

In this episode of Voices of Hope from Wheeler Mission, we sit down with our Chief Program Officer of Women’s Programming, Colleen Gore to learn more about her, how she came to Wheeler and the issues around homelessness in Indiana and so much more. You won't want to miss this personal and intimate conversation with Colleen and Brian.

In this episode of Voices of Hope from Wheeler Mission, we sit down with our Chief Program Officer of Men’s Programming, Terrence Harper to learn more about him, how he came to Wheeler and the issues around homelessness in Indiana and so much more. You won't want to miss this personal and intimate conversation with Terrence.