THERE’S HOPE HERE

Shelter. Stability. Support. Dignity. Community. Employment. We help people find their way to hope — in all its forms.

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VOLUNTEER

Volunteers show our community’s homeless and most vulnerable citizens that people care.

Help Build 216 Murray

Where there’s hope, there’s home. Help us build 48 new supportive homes!

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“Challenge yourself to know a person” Shepherds Volunteer Featured in Ottawa Citizen Op-Ed

Adam, a Shepherds volunteer in supportive housing, wasn’t always sure about volunteering at Shepherds of Good Hope.

Discover our Continuum of Care – Impact Report 2023-2024

At Shepherds of Good Hope, our shelter welcomes an average of 244 people every day of the year.

You have to be good before you can do good

Beatrice Aberfi has the distinct honour of being Shepherds of Good Hope employee number one. Her employee number is literally, 001.

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GIVE MORE HOPE

We strive to understand donor wishes and match donated funds to corresponding initiatives.

ADRIENNE’S STORY

“Kindness above all else”. That’s one of the lessons my late mother taught me and my sisters.

PROGRAMS

We are always developing pragmatic and innovative programs and services to help our clients.

COLIN’S STORY

Colin knew he wanted to give back to his community as there’s so much reward in helping someone.

INVEST IN HOPE

Every day, Shepherds of Good Hope works to provide permanent homes to people experiencing homelessness, helps to stabilize people in crisis, and supports members of our community through innovative harm reduction programs.

But all of this is only possible with your help.

Make a difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness in Ottawa — and in our community as a whole.

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