Meet Joseph, as a teen he was homeless, living in Toronto. People saw something in him. Joseph soon saw something in himself. Today he is a front line worker at Shepherds of Good Hope. Read Joseph’s full story at sghottawa.com/faces-of-hope

Listen to Jodi tell her story. Read her story and view others at sghottawa.com/faces-of-hope/.

Last week, I met up with Jodi McCullough, Stephen Bartolo and David Gourlay of the @sghottawa. Jodi shared her story of losing her twin sister, Jordan Leigh, to fentanyl poisoning two years ago. You can find Jodi’s story and five other compelling stories, at LRT stations across the city. #FacesofHope  La semaine dernière, j'ai rencontré Jodi McCullough, Stephen Bartolo et David Gourlay de la @sghottawa. Jodi a partagé l'histoire de la perte de sa sœur jumelle, Jordan Leigh, empoisonnée au fentanyl il y a deux ans. Vous trouverez l'histoire de Jodi et cinq autres histoires fascinantes dans les stations de TLR de la ville. #Visagesdespoir

Listen to Isabel tell her story. Read her story and view others at sghottawa.com/faces-of-hope/

Meet Caroline, whose son lives in one of Shepherds' supportive housing residences. Caroline now has peace of mind, knowing her son is safe at Shepherds. “I didn’t truly know what supportive housing meant. Today I do.” Read Caroline’s full story at sghottawa.com/faces-of-hope

40 Algonquin College Culinary and Baking students, from various programs, volunteered their time during their mid-term break week to prepare 2,000 meals for @sghottawa & @OttawaFoodBank. Read the full story: ow.ly/STb450V5BRE

Happy New Year's Eve!🎉 As we go into 2025, we encourage you to make one of your New Year’s Resolutions supporting those in need in our community. Start the New Year off with kindness and generosity by giving the gift of hope at sghottawa.com/christmas-2024….

Thanks to Keller Engineering for volunteering in our community kitchen today for our #12DaysofHope! This past Thanksgiving, they donated 2,000 meals & today they prepared & served some of them. Support Keller Engineering in providing even more meals: sghottawa.com/12-days-of-hop….

Thanks to Mirabel Management for volunteering in our community kitchen today for our #12DaysofHope! They made over 200 sandwiches, served lunch & gave out donuts for dessert!🍩 Support Mirabel Management in providing even more meals this holiday season: sghottawa.com/12-days-of-hop….

"I want to reapply for culinary arts," says Alvin. He enjoys cooking & occasionally finds himself creating meals using one of his favourite foods: caribou. Your support helps give people a chance to grow & achieve their goals. You can give at sghottawa.com/christmas-2024…

Thank you, Kelly Funeral Homes, for organizing your annual Toiletries and Community Impact Drive.👏 Donate items to be shared with people experiencing homelessness & those living in supportive housing. Visit any Kelly Funeral Homes location between 9am-4pm throughout December.

Volunteer at Shepherds of Good Hope🧡 We have volunteer opportunities in our community kitchen, administration, supportive housing, and community garden! Make a difference today. Apply to volunteer at sghottawa.com/get-involved/.

Ottawa is entering heat wave this week, with temperatures jumping into the mid 30s & 40s. Temps this high can lead to heat-related illnesses. For info on cooling centers, call 311. If you're experiencing a severe heat-related illness, call emergency services immediately.

Thanks to Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, Paul Calandra, MPP, Stéphane Sarazin, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Peter Tilley @OttawaMission & Kate Jackson @HopeCornerstone for joining Shepherds as we celebrate new supportive housing being built in #Ottawa!

Every day in programs across #Ottawa, SGH volunteers change the lives of people experiencing homelessness & vulnerable adults in our community. #Volunteering at SGH is a powerful & tangible way to help those experiencing homelessness.🤝 Learn more at: sghottawa.com/volunteer/

Where there's home, there's hope🏠💜 We're building new supportive housing at 216 Murray St. The building will provide 48 people with the stability of a home of their own, as well as a drop-in facility & a brand new community soup kitchen. Learn more at bit.ly/49oFAHz

Games are underway at the 2nd Annual @HockeyHelps Tournament! Thanks to the players, pros and volunteers! You’re all helping end chronic homelessness in #Ottawa!

This Thursday, amateur & pro hockey players are hitting the ice at @uOttawa for the 2nd annual @HockeyHelps Tournament in support of Shepherds of Good Hope!🏒 🧡 Learn about the tournament & participate in the online auction at sghottawa.com/2024/03/13/hoc…

Get in on the action!💥 Hockey Helps the Homeless Online Auction is Live! Online Auction is Live! Bid on great gifts! Signed jerseys from Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle, Connor Bedard plus Erik Karlsson's All-Star Jersey! Bid today! 🏒Learn more here: sghottawa.com/2024/03/13/hoc…

Only 6 hours left!😱 Today is Leap for Hope Day - every donation received will be matched up to $20,000 by @Mirabel_Manage and @Intega_IT. But hurry, the matching offer ends at 11:59pm today. Take the leap! Support Shepherds today at bit.ly/48IDZwc🧡 #LeapforHope