Our Vision
Hope and Homes for All
Our Mission
Indwell is a Christian charity that creates affordable housing communities that support people seeking health, wellness and belonging.
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Our Values
We value the inherent dignity of all people as image bearers of God.
We live out our Christian calling to love our neighbours as ourselves.
Hope is the foundation of all our actions.
our story
In 2024, Indwell celebrated a remarkable milestone — half a century of compassion, innovation, and unwavering commitment to providing dignity and independence for individuals with disabilities. From its humble beginnings to becoming a beacon of hope across communities, Indwell’s journey is a rich tapestry of triumphs, challenges, and profound impacts. As we honour this 50th anniversary, we invite you to explore the captivating stories and pivotal moments that have shaped Indwell’s legacy.
Leadership Team
Jeff Neven
Chief Executive Officer
Jeff is an esteemed community leader who actively engages in various local initiatives. He is deeply committed to neighbourhood engagement, active transportation, homelessness prevention, his local church, and promoting recreational and employment opportunities for remote indigenous youth. Jeff earned a Master of Social Work degree in Community, Policy, Planning, and Organizations from Wilfrid Laurier University. In recognition of his exceptional contributions, he was honored with the "40 Under 40" Next Generation of Hamilton Leaders Award in 2017.Jeff and his wife Maria, live in East Hamilton and have four children.
Chris Finkbiner
Graham Cubitt
Judy Eising
Anisha Gunnar
Steven Rolfe, RN, BScN, MEd, CHE
Jessica Brand
Justin DeWaard
Leah Logan
Natasha Thuemler
Julie Ellery
Mark Nery
Andrea Redlich
John Turberfield
Board of Directors
John Nyholt
Fred Spoelstra
Alice Plug-Buist
Karen Efron
Melanie Froese
Julia Marchesan
Celia Meikle
Das Sydney
Peter Van Geest
A culture of Inclusion
Indwell welcomes everyone
Indwell exists to provide hope and homes for all. Our supports, services, and employment are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith. Indwell engages with diverse communities; we actively identify and remove barriers that prevent people from accessing and participating in our services and organization.
frequently asked questions
How many employees does Indwell have? What kind of roles do they have?
As of the beginning of 2025, we have 344 employees; nearly 73% are full-time. The majority...
Why does Indwell continue to expand?
There is tremendous need — more than 80,000 people are known to be homeless in our province, and half of these...
How does Indwell decide to move into a new community?
Many communities have deep needs around supportive housing and homelessness. As our tenants and programs find success, many new communities...
How is Indwell different from other affordable housing organizations?
Indwell provides homes that are deeply affordable as well as staff and other supports that wrap around each tenant, opening...
What does it mean that Indwell is a Christian organization?
Indwell’s Christian values guide its interactions with tenants, staff, and the wider community. Indwell’s leadership is made up of Christians...
Do Indwell’s tenants need to be Christian or subscribe to the same beliefs?
No. People live at Indwell because they need affordable housing and a supportive environment. Indwell strives to provide hope and...
