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Programs
Hamilton
McQuesten Lofts: new homes bring new hope
In December 2020—just before Christmas—the first of 50 tenants began to move into their new homes. Earlier in the year, as the pandemic loomed, no one was sure that even essential construction would be able to continue. Would all our active sites need to shut down? What would happen to those who were counting on
Programs
As the pandemic persists, Indwell continues to open new homes
The pandemic has highlighted the growing homelessness and housing crises across Ontario. We are thankful to continue (and even begin) construction in several cities. And in August, we opened new homes for 48 people! “A few months ago, we didn’t quite know how we’d open a new building if the pandemic continued,” says Hannah Bartha,
Community
Coping with Crisis at Perkins
COVID- 19 has affected everyone in some way. At Indwell, we have been grateful to have zero confirmed cases of the virus across the organization, but many of our tenants have faced increased isolation and anxiety. We have been amazed at the many ways our community has stepped up to support each other during this
Hamilton
Hamilton housing crisis gets boost with 45 affordable units in North End
Indwell recently opened the doors to its newest program in Hamilton’s North End—fittingly named North End Landing. This program was built in partnership with James North Baptist Church, who owns the building and is leasing the top three floors to Indwell for a mere $2 a year. This past Tuesday, we were supposed to host
Community
Thank You, Dream Team!
To you all and all of Indwell, donors, volunteers….WOW!! Thank you all so much for all you are putting together for us….it’s quite overwhelming. The support phone calls; the beautiful plants; the super food hamper, the meal delivery options. I am so grateful and blessed. Indwell is a breathing angel!! Sincerely, Cheryl Ward Rudy Hulst
Community
Social Distancing Music Group
No doubt, this social distancing thing is hard on all of us. Social gatherings are the lifeblood of Indwell’s programs, and yet—as for so many—social distancing rules and recommendations have meant that for the time-being we can’t meet together as we usually do. For tenants at the Perkins Centre in Hamilton, Friday Music Club is