Wheeler Mission shelters renamed

• The building at 520 E. Market St. is now the Rick Alvis Men's Shelter, and the facility at 3208 E. Michigan St. is the Julie Alvis Center for Women & Children.

What they're saying: "After all Rick and Julie have done for Wheeler over the years, renaming our two Indianapolis locations after them was the perfect way to honor their legacy," Wheeler Mission CEO, Perry Hines said in a provided statement.

Flashback: Rick Alvis retired from the ministry in 2023.

• An estimated 5 million meals were served and 3 million nights of shelter were provided during his tenure.
• More than 4,500 men and women completed one of Wheeler Mission's many residential programs during that time.