Wheeler Mission nears capacity in dangerous cold; former homeless mom shares her story inside the shelter

Wheeler Mission sees increased occupancy

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — In the cold weather, every minute outside can be dangerous, especially for families without stable housing.

Living outside in the cold is a reality for a lot of people in Indianapolis. Staff at Wheeler Mission say they are already seeing more people rushing through the doors to find a safe, warm place to escape the weather.

News 8 spoke with a woman who has lived through eviction and homelessness, and what this kind of cold weather means for families facing the same situation today…

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