Wheeler's History

The Mission is founded under the name Door of Hope. It's led by a hardware salesman, William V. Wheeler, who volunteers his time. 1893 \|	William Wheeler dies, and organization is renamed in his honor. 1908 \|	Present building built at 245 North Delaware Street. 1929 \|	Wheeler's own camp (later named Camp Hunt) opens. 1959 \|

Wheeler establishes a Day Room: the first place in the city where the homeless were welcome during the day. 1988 \|	Wheeler transforms the Dearborn Hotel on Michigan Street into a Youth and Family Center, named that John D. Hughes Community Center. 1991-1994 \|	Wheeler's landmark shelter for men re-opens after a complete renovation and an expansion. 1998 \|	Wheeler Mission Ministries and The Care Center merge. 2001 \|

Wheeler purchases adjacent building. The new annex will provide additional space for men on Wheeler's program. 2002 \|	In January, Wheeler provides more lodgings than ever before, breaking records set in the Great Depression. 2003 \|	In September, Wheeler merges with Lighthouse Mission to enhance the programs offered for homeless men. 2006 \|	In January, the Care Center moves to a new building and is renamed to the Center for Women and Children. 2009 \|