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,


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 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


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


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


Dear Ravensbergen Family…
Just want to share this encouraging note from a tenant today. P. Ravensbergen & Sons in Grimsby donated some beautiful flowers to bless our tenants and staff. Dear Ravensbergen Family,Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful begonias with the Indwell residents! I live at Rudy Hulst and was so thrilled to receive such a

North End Landing
A Closer look The entrance for Indwell’s apartments Indwell office and elevators Old maps and photos found near the elevators on each floor. (BARRY GRAY, THE SPEC) A common room on the second floor. (BARRY GRAY, THE SPEC) James North Baptist Church The main entrance to the church building The church building’s beautiful architecture creates