Shepherds NEWS

An inside perspective on what it takes to foster hope and reduce harm in Ottawa.

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”.

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On 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”.

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Melissa 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!

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National 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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