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 the door for stability, health, and community. Indwell is: an experienced landlord, providing high-quality and affordable rental apartments. Indwell tenants rent independent, full service apartments through tenancy or occupancy agreements. a healthcare provider with interdisciplinary … Read more

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 are inviting Indwell to help them create local solutions. We’ve seen that new programs are possible when there’s alignment across four areas: community, health care, municipal staff, and political leadership. Community support starts at the … Read more

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 are chronically homeless (homeless more than six months of the year) — and we feel called to support those who are marginalized. Indwell has developed a model that works: a range of supportive housing options to … Read more

What does “Indwell” mean?

Indwell is an old English word meaning to “inhabit” or to “dwell in.” Christians use the word “indwell” to reference the change they observe in themselves when the Holy Spirit lives in them, and they become more like Jesus in their actions, desires, and their consideration for others. The name also references homes (dwellings) and … Read more

How many employees does Indwell have? What kind of roles do they have?

As of the beginning of 2025, we have employees; nearly % are full-time. The majority are direct support staff, in roles such as Housing Support, Addiction Support, Nurses, Food Security, and and Psychosocial Support. The Resource Centre in Hamilton includes functions such as finance, building maintenance, community engagement, fundraising, human resources, IT, etc. We also … Read more

Send a note of encouragement

Now more than ever, it is important that our tenants feel connected with others, even if they cannot be physically connected. Send a note of encouragement to be shared with our tenants who are feeling isolated at this time.