Our Vision:
Hope and Homes
for All
Our Mission
Indwell is a Christian charity that creates affordable housing communities that support people seeking health, wellness and belonging.
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Indwell Values
Dignity
We value the inherent dignity of all people as image bearers of God. Everyone is welcome.
Love
We love our neighbours. Our housing is permanent, and every program is built with sustainability in mind.
Hope
Hope is the foundation of everything we do. We offer real opportunities for life transformation.
our story
For over half a century, Indwell has been a model of compassion, innovation, and unwavering commitment to providing dignity and independence for individuals with disabilities. From its humble beginnings to becoming a beacon of hope across communities, Indwell’s journey is a rich tapestry of triumphs, challenges, and profound impacts.
meet the team
Senior Leadership
Jeff Neven
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Finkbiner
Chief Operating Officer
Natasha Thuemler
Executive Director
Graham Cubitt
Director of Projects + Development
Judy Eising
Director of Community + Donor Engagement
Anisha Gunnar
Director of People + Culture
Steven Rolfe, RN, BScN, MEd, CHE
Clinical Director
Jessica Brand
Regional Director, Hamilton + Peel Region
Justin DeWaard
Regional Director, Haldimand-Norfolk + Oxford
Leah Logan
Regional Director, Halton + Waterloo Region
Lynette Lewis
Regional Director, Southwest
Mark Nery
Senior Manager – IT
John Turberfield
Senior Manager – Facilities Operations
Board of Directors
John Nyholt
Chair
Julia Marchesan
Vice Chair
Celia Meikle
Secretary-Treasurer
Karen Efron
Homer Lensink
Das Sydney
Jan van der Woerd
Peter Van Geest
Liz Way
Doreen Wilson
A culture of Inclusion
Indwell welcomes everyone
Indwell exists to provide hope and homes for all. Our supports, services, and employment are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith. Indwell engages with diverse communities; we actively identify and remove barriers that prevent people from accessing and participating in our services and organization.
frequently asked questions
How many employees does Indwell have? What kind of roles do they have?
As of the beginning of 2025, we have 344 employees; nearly 73% are full-time. The majority...
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...
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...
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...
What does it mean that Indwell is a Christian organization?
Indwell’s Christian values guide its interactions with tenants, staff, and the wider community. Indwell’s leadership is made up of Christians...
Do Indwell’s tenants need to be Christian or subscribe to the same beliefs?
No. People live at Indwell because they need affordable housing and a supportive environment. Indwell strives to provide hope and...
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