Vision
A future that reflects the transforming love of Christ, where homes are safe, relationships are healthy, and survivors of every background live with hope and independence.
Mission
Sheltering Wings works to prevent domestic violence, restore hope, and create pathways to safety and stability, grounded in Christ-centered compassion.
Guiding Principles
- We acknowledge that God is the owner and sustainer of the shelter and that the families we serve are His children.
- We commit to adhering to Biblical principles when making all decisions.
- We conduct ourselves at all times and in every interaction respectfully, courteously, compassionately and professionally.
- We imitate Christ’s example of love and compassion in every interaction with those in need, serving them as though we are serving the Lord.
How Sheltering Wings Helps
For Survivors
We stand ready to help any victim of any form of abuse – regardless of their background – who reaches out to us. We are even accessible for family members, friends or professionals who want to help others break the cycle of abuse. Our 24-hour helpline, services and 80-bed facility are available to help people escape domestic violence. We’re here for those who need and want emergency shelter and those who do not.
Our goal is to help surivors and their children build the skills they need to live stable, independent lives. Alongside compassion and emotional, physical and spiritual support, our case management services guide them through practical steps toward achieving independence and freedom.
For the Community
We will only achieve our goal of ending domestic violence – along with all other forms of violence – if we work together. Because it’s not enough to merely respond to incidents of abuse, we partner with schools, churches, businesses, civic clubs, first responders and government agencies to raise awareness and to prevent domestic violence before it happens.
A History of Compassion
Loyal volunteers at the Cornerstone Christian Church food pantry in Brownsburg, Ind., saw that many of the women who needed food for their families showed signs of being abused.
They wanted to help.
But they quickly discovered that Hendricks County had no local shelters for domestic violence victims. Meanwhile, shelters in neighboring cities were already struggling to keep up with demand.
Then and there, they decided to build a shelter in Danville, the geographic center of the county.
They didn’t wait to start helping victims, however. As they worked on plans, they began a clearinghouse for domestic violence issues, taking crisis calls and referring women to resources in the region.
These caring people raised $1.4 million. Hendricks Regional Health donated a parcel of land. And in January 2002, the first resident walked through the doors of Sheltering Wings, an 11,600-square-foot facility with 11 family living areas. Each had a private shower and tub, four beds, and a walk-in closet.
An expanding mission
A decade later, we needed more room for more families. Our board led a successful capital campaign that turned the shelter into a 37,000-square-foot facility with 68 beds in 2013.
In 2019, Sheltering Wings began renovations to create on-site residential facilities for male victims of domestic abuse. United Way of Central Indiana donated nearly $300,000, or 50%, of the cost. Generous donors and vendors related to the construction made the dream come true. The first male resident moved in with his children in early February 2020.
Day after day, our partners donate their time, talents and financial gifts to help survivors of domestic violence. We also receive support from more than 110 churches, 69 civic organizations, 400 businesses, 28 schools, 17 government organizations and 50 foundations – ensuring that Sheltering Wings can offer safety, hope and Christ’s love to survivors and their children.
