The transition to opening Caroline Apartments wouldn’t have been possible without the invaluable contribution of Bill Voortman (1932-2020).
As the co-founder of Voortman Cookies and a visionary Christian philanthropist, Bill saw something special in our organization. He provided a second mortgage for Homestead (now Indwell) to purchase Caroline Apartments, a six-storey apartment building at 249 Caroline St S in Hamilton.
After several years, when Bill was confident that Homestead was ready for a larger gift, he donated the balance of the mortgage. His early investment set us on a new path—a path of providing supports for many more people to live independently. Through the years, Bill continued to support Indwell’s growth through prayer, advice, and financial gifts from his charitable foundation.
We are so grateful for his legacy, and for the 25 years during which countless people have experienced opportunities for health, wellness, and belonging in the homes at Caroline Apartments and the many programs that followed in the path of this new model.
