Homelessness in Indiana is a pressing issue that requires immediate action. Many families and individuals find themselves without stable housing, facing barriers that prevent them from accessing the support they need. Hoosier Wheels is committed to bridging these gaps by utilizing vehicle donations to fund essential homeless services, including emergency shelters and transitional housing programs. This page outlines how your donation can make a tangible impact.
Your contribution will help us provide rapid rehousing solutions and outreach navigation assistance, ensuring that individuals and families are not just temporarily sheltered, but are also set on a path to stable, long-term housing. By donating your vehicle, you’re playing a crucial role in a continuum-of-care network that addresses homelessness at its roots.
The local need in Indiana
In Indiana, tens of thousands of residents are experiencing homelessness, including an alarming number of families with children. Areas such as Indianapolis and Fort Wayne are particularly hard-hit, with local shelters often operating beyond capacity. Many individuals are caught in a cycle of emergency shelter stays without access to transitional housing options that could provide them with a stable future. The need for effective solutions that prioritize a housing-first approach is more urgent than ever.
How your donation helps
Funds Emergency Shelters
Your donation helps maintain local emergency shelters, providing immediate safety and support for those in crisis. These funds ensure shelters are equipped with essential resources and staff.
Supports Rapid Rehousing Initiatives
Contributions are allocated to rapid rehousing programs that help families and individuals move from shelters to permanent housing quickly, reducing the time they spend in temporary conditions.
Enables Outreach Navigation Services
Donations fund outreach staff who connect homeless individuals with vital services, including medical care and job training, ensuring they have the support they need to rebuild their lives.
Builds Transitional Housing
Your generosity helps in developing transitional housing facilities, providing a bridge between emergency shelter and permanent residency, essential for stabilizing vulnerable populations.
Local partner organizations
The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention
By collaborating with Hoosier Wheels, they gain additional resources to expand their outreach and effectiveness.
Wheeler Mission
Hoosier Wheels supports their mission by funding transportation for clients to job placements and medical appointments.
Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority
Together, we enhance the funding capabilities for community initiatives and housing-first strategies.
How to donate
Visit Our Website
Start by navigating to the Hoosier Wheels donation page where you can learn more about the impact of your donation.
Fill Out the Donation Form
Complete the online form with your vehicle details. It’s quick and straightforward, ensuring all necessary information is collected.
Schedule a Pickup
Once your form is submitted, you can choose a convenient time for us to pick up your vehicle. We handle all logistics to make it easy for you.
Receive Tax Documentation
After your vehicle is donated, you will receive IRS Form 1098-C, which documents your contribution for tax purposes.
Make a Difference
Feel good knowing that your donation directly supports essential homeless services in Indiana, helping those in need find stability and hope.
Trust & accountability
- Receive IRS Form 1098-C for tax deductions.
- Hoosier Wheels is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- We offer free local pickup of your donated vehicle.
- Your donation directly benefits named local organizations and their clients.