🙏 Huge thanks go out to the sponsors of our Celebrating 50 Years Woodstock Gala: Alpha Security, Easy Way Facilities Maintenance Supplies and Pharmasave: The Dispensary. We're so excited to celebrate Indwell's 50 years (and 20 years in Woodstock!) this Friday evening with a delicious dinner, activities and an inspiring program. 🥰 Speaking of, today’s your final day to grab tickets for this momentous occasion. 🎂✨ ❗Visit indwell.ca/events NOW to secure your tickets and celebrate hope and homes for all!
Indwell
Civic and Social Organizations
Hamilton, Ontario 3,883 followers
For 50 years, Indwell has been providing supportive housing that transforms lives.
About us
Indwell is a Christian charity that creates affordable housing communities that support people seeking health, wellness, and belonging. Our programs support more than 1200 people in Hamilton, Woodstock, London, and Simcoe, Ontario.
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http://indwell.ca/
External link for Indwell
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Hamilton, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1974
- Specialties
- Affordable housing, Mental Health, Passive House, Supportive Housing, Health Care, Construction, Design, Environmentalism, Green Technologies, Parterships, Supports, Sustainability, and Innovative Technologies
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Employees at Indwell
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"They also say that permanent supportive housing is under construction, while I know there is not one single unit of supportive housing currently being constructed in Hamilton right now. How is it possible that this woman is living in this state right here in my neighbourhood. Is this what "being supported" looks like?" A heartbreaking story from our CEO, Jeff Neven, about just how badly we need more supportive, affordable housing.
I want to introduce you to Carl. Carl is one of the coyotes who live in our park, Gage Park, in Ward 3, just east of downtown Hamilton, Ontario. Perhaps you are one of the 62,100 people who have watch the video of him trying to catch a squirrel. Carl is popular, people love him or hate him, and hundreds are quick to weigh in on his living situation. Carl shares his home with about 50 people who also live in Gage Park. 10 more live across the street at the Delta parkette and just over the tracks and on the escarpment there are dozens more people trying to survive outside as overnight temperatures are dropping. There are over 150 people sleeping in tents and under tarps in my neighbourhood and over 300 in my city. I camped outside one night this week. I was well prepared and it was still a bit of a challenge. The photo of my mug in the morning testifies to the temperatures. I've been thinking about Carl, how he is known and has a name. In contrast I also thought about the woman on the nearby escarpment. I've referred to her in my mind as "the shopping cart woman". I see her on my morning bike rides. I usually hear her screaming from in her tiny broken tent or screaming at me when we meet on the trail. During a cold morning ride last week, I didn't hear her, I looked over to the area where she lives. It's a debri filled knoll that she has called home for at least 4 months. There she was, sitting on a rock completely without clothing. It was 3° Celsius. I haven't stopped to find out her name, between the screaming and nakedness, it hasn't felt like a good time. Somehow I convince myself that slowing slightly and looking for her, looking to see if she's still alive is somehow a service. Maybe it somehow eases my conscience. I justify to myself that if I stopped and checked on everyone, there would be no bike ride. I've talked to city staff and they have reassure me that outreach workers are checking on every unhoused person but I'm skeptical. They also say that permanent supportive housing is under construction, while I know there is not one single unit of supportive housing currently being constructed in Hamilton right now. How is it possible that this woman is living in this state right here in my neighbourhood. Is this what "being checked-in on" looks like? Carl has a name and even two Facebook profiles. He's well fed and people take note of his coat, his last meal and how his limp is improving. Do we care about our unhoused human neighbours as much as Carl? Do I...do we...all just wash our hands of responsibility for a nameless unhoused neighbour, "the shopping cart woman", who is clearly unwell and may not survive the winter?
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"In the long term, the city should focus on affordability, the news release reads...'Emergency shelters, warming centres and respites are not the answer to the housing crisis...We know the best long-term solution to homelessness in Toronto is permanent, affordable housing with supports to provide people with the dignity and roof over their head that they deserve.'" Toronto’s expanded winter shelter plan aims to address rising homelessness, but even with new spaces, over 200 people are still turned away nightly. At Indwell, while we applaud those working and advocating for these stopgap solutions, we're certain the real solution lies in permanent, supportive housing and we need more investment from the Provincial and Federal government. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFXnn3dZ
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Post 40 of 50 Stories of Indwell: We’ve shared stories about our buildings, tenants, and supports—but none of it would be possible without our incredible staff. What began with seven “house parents” at the Homestead has grown into a team of nearly 300, including housing support workers, nurses, psychosocial staff, addiction support staff, food security teams, facilities staff, administrators, and more! We know that our staff work tirelessly towards building communities of health, wellness, and belonging and towards that end, every year Indwell staff members have the opportunity to connect at both our annual Leadership Conference as well as our Spiritual Retreat. The Spiritual Retreat offers staff a chance to connect with nature, and to gather as an organization to connect, socialize, eat some delicious healthy food together and grow spiritually. It’s through the dedication of our staff that Indwell continues to grow and transform lives. Pictured: 1) Staff enjoy time together in the sunshine during an afternoon “choose-your-own-adventure” segment, Crieff Hills Retreat and Conference Centre, 2024. 2) Members of a much smaller staff team participate in a team-building exercise during one of the first ever staff retreats at Harvey Woods Lofts in Woodstock, 2015. 3) Staff debrief after a day of learning and connection. Crieff Hills, 2024. 4) Lunchtime, Crieff Hills, 2024. 5) Staff hike the farm grounds, Crieff Hills, 2024. #indwell50
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Last Thursday we were thrilled not only to have celebrated Indwell's 50th anniversary with our Waterloo-Region community, but to hear the news that St. Mark’s Place was awarded the Paul Oberman Award for Adaptive Reuse (large building category) from the Architectural Conservancy Ontario. Huge thanks to the former congregation of St. Marks Lutheran Church for believing that the building's story wasn't over, and for choosing Indwell to create much-needed supportive housing! We hope you enjoy this short video of our director of projects and development Graham Cubitt announcing the wonderful news.
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⏳ Only 2 days left to RSVP! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate 50 years of Indwell at the Woodstock Gala! 🎉 ✨ Friday, November 1 | 5:30 - 9:00 pm 🍴 Dinner & Program | 6:15 pm 📍 Maranatha Church | 735 Frontenac Crescent, Woodstock, ON 🎟️ Tickets: $50 – RSVP by October 23! Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, reflection, and community as we honor 50 years of hope and homes — and 20 amazing years in Woodstock. 🎫 Secure your spot today: https://loom.ly/In6D-bk
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We are deeply grateful to Immanuel Christian Reformed Church for their generous donation of two car loads full of food to our Wentworth program in Hamilton. The support we receive from our community is crucial in helping us create spaces of health, wellness, and belonging. Thank you for being part of this incredible network of care!
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Post 39 of 50 Stories of Indwell: Last week we posted about Indwell’s entrance into Waterloo Region by our partnership with two existing housing buildings, and the story doesn’t stop there. This past March saw the Grand Opening of St. Mark's Place — 43 supportive, affordable apartments constructed in a former Lutheran church. We’re also looking forward to the opening of Magnolia Apartments in 2025 – 41 new homes built at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in partnership with the congregation. What better use of church space than to house the marginalized? If you’re excited about more affordable homes in Waterloo Region, this Thursday, October 17, you’re invited to our Celebrating 50 Years: Waterloo Reception – enjoy some delicious refreshments, immersive displays and an inspiring program. Check out indwell.ca/events for details and tickets. Pictured: 1) The existing sanctuary of St. Mark’s Lutheran was transformed into a community space for tenants, and housed hundreds of guests at the St. Mark’s Place Grand Opening in March, 2024. 2) St. Mark’s Place, exterior, photo credit: Industryous Photography, 2023. 3) A model unit at St. Mark’s Place, with original stained glass, 2023. 4) Magnolia Apartments (then St. Peter’s Church) Groundbreaking Ceremony, May 2023. #indwell50
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Shout out to our amazing sponsors for next week's 50th anniversary celebration in Waterloo: Nith Valley Construction Ltd., River Rock Laundry, Schilthuis Construction Inc., and our talented design team! Looking forward to seeing you there on Thursday, October 17. There's still time to register at https://loom.ly/cgDLySc
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Huge thanks to Maple Reinders and everyone who teed off at their charity golf tournament last week in support of supportive, affordable housing through Indwell! Thanks to their generosity, we’re driving home $20,000 towards hope and homes for all—fore real! 🏌️♂️🏠 Your support is truly above par! ⛳️
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