At Indwell, we’ve been celebrating the invaluable contributions of volunteers for 50 years.
Back when we started as Homestead Substitute Living Incorporated, volunteers played a pivotal role in everything from organizing movie nights to sharing cooking expertise and lending a hand in our gardens – and that’s just scratching the surface. Stories from Indwell’s 25th Anniversary in 1999 vividly illustrate how volunteers became an integral part of the original Homestead community:
“The church became more involved. The Young Adults set up a Sports Night one night per week with the residents and Rudy. They played for fun, but they played hard. Then there would be a time to socialize over coffee and a goody. Some kept up the contact with the residents for years, also helping them in woodworking. Many of us still have furniture that was made by the residents.”
In our 2021-2022 Annual Impact Report, we were thrilled to share that more than 130 dedicated volunteers collectively devoted 1,327 hours to supporting Indwell over the course of a year. And guess what? That number has continued to soar! It’s remarkable to reflect on how we’re woven into an amazing community of compassion and support.
