In our first post in our Celebrating 50 Years series, you learned that Indwell began with a small house called The Homestead. Back then, “house parents” were hired to live in and support residents. Among those house parents was a special couple named Velva and Rudy DeVries, who worked with Indwell for an incredible 23 years!
Indwell has experienced numerous changes since its beginnings in 1974; the most obvious, of course, being the name change, as well as the public's increased understanding and awareness of mental illness and the growth and expansion of Indwell. It is our prayer that Indwell will continue to be a well-known instrument in God's hands as it goes forward as an ambassador and shining light to give love, support, and encouragement to those in need. Let us never forget to give God all praise and glory for His leading and for what He has done these past 50 years.
