For nearly a decade, Indwell has been a proud part of Simcoe. In 2014 community members and civic leaders, aware of the desperate need for affordable housing in Haldimand and Norfolk counties, visited Indwell’s Perkins Centre in Hamilton. They met tenants, talked with staff, and became convinced that something similar could be developed in Simcoe.
Architects and engineers visited St. James United Church’s former Sunday School and ministry building, Hambleton Hall, which was up for sale, and determined that the large building could be transformed into apartments. By April 2015, extensive renovations began, marking Indwell’s first move to a new region in twelve years.
The journey hasn’t just been about housing; it’s been about building a community of care and belonging. In 2016, Church Out Serving aided in constructing garden beds for tenants to grow vegetables, resulting in over 2,800 meals during their first year. The people who live at Hambleton Hall run a Parking Lot Fundraiser during the iconic Norfolk County Fair every year, the proceeds of which go to various community charities.
“We are so excited for those who will enjoy the privilege of calling Hambleton Hall home. This cherished historic building will provide bright, clean, affordable apartments – a neighbourhood of care, dignity, support and belonging.”
