Shepherds NEWS
National Housing Day: Case Management View on Housing
This pandemic has been brutal on everyone, but especially for those who are experiencing homelessness. Getting an apartment has been nearly impossible. See the perspectives of our case mangers during the COVID-19 pandemic in this intimate and realistic “day-in-a-life”.
read moreOn the Front Lines of COVID 19 in an Ottawa Homeless Shelter
This pandemic has been brutal on everyone, but especially for those who are experiencing homelessness. Getting an apartment has been nearly impossible. See the perspectives of our case mangers during the COVID-19 pandemic in this intimate and realistic “day-in-a-life”.
read moreCOVID-19 and the next generation of giving back
COVID-19 has strained our sense of normalcy, our mental health, our finances and our relationships. But our community continues to give us the hope we need to get through this pandemic.
read moreInside Shepherds of Good Hope during COVID-19
Stephen Bartolo, vice president of Shepherds of Good Hope, wrote about our efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our shelter in the Lowertown Echo, our communtiy newspaper.
read moreThank you City Council for Supporting Safe Supply
Deirdre Freiheit, president and CEO of Shepherds of Good Hope, urges our community and City Council to support safe supply in Ottawa.
read moreDeirdre Freiheit on 1310 News w/ Sam Laprade
Listen to Deirdre Freiheit, president and CEO of Shepherds of Good Hope, speak with Sam Laprade about the positive cases of COVID-19 at Shepherds of Good Hope.
read moreStatement on COVID-19 positive cases
Four individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 at Shepherds of Good Hope. Please see our statement for details.
read moreMelissa Shabinsky on 1310 News – Stay the fork home!
One of Shepherds of Good Hope’s biggest community supporters (and former board member!), Melissa Shabinsky, was on 1310 News with Sam Laprade talking about her new campaign: #StayTheForkHome. The proceeds from selling t-shirts with “StayTheForkHome” on them go to local restaurants struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic and to Shepherds of Good Hope. Remember, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, stay the fork at home!
read moreOttawa’s Emergency Shelters Strongly Support #Hotels2Homes
While many factors lead people to become homeless, lack of affordable housing is key. Even though governments at every level have made investments in affordable housing, it’s simply not enough to meet this overwhelming need.
read moreNational Volunteer Week 2020
Deirdre Freiheit, president and CEO of Shepherds of Good Hope, spoke with Sam Laprade on 1310 News about all the incredible work our volunteers do.
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