PLEASE SHARE: Ottawa Public Health, @OttawaPolice and the Overdose Prevention and Response Taskforce
are issuing an alert to warn residents about an increased risk of overdose related to Nitazene in Ottawa’s unregulated drug supply.
Read the PSA here: https://t.co/XsJIqojGpY
What an exciting time! Check out the link to learn more about how you can help provide a permanent home to those experiencing homelessness!
#ottawa#community#StrongerTogether
This spring, Colin will help open the doors to our newest supportive housing residence on Merivale Rd. Those apartments are not just homes for shelter but also open the door to a future full of potential for the people moving in. To read more: https://t.co/eX2KNi9zxL
It didn't take long for the needs of the community to outgrow the space at St. Brigid's church. Two years after opening, Shepherds of Good Hope moved into 233 Murray Street. To this day our Community Kitchen, Drop-in Program and administrative offices are located here. #Sheps40
Among the many challenges charities have had to face over the past year, our results show that "recruitment & retention of staff &/or volunteers" has been the most frequent challenge. Can you think of any ways to help combat this? #charity#cdnpoli#nonprofit
Did you know that Shepherds of Good Hope is one of the largest supportive housing providers in our city? We are so much more than a soup kitchen and a shelter. We provide comprehensive services to people just like Albert 24/7, year-round. To learn more: https://t.co/J4ZQyIxYfE
On the National day for #TruthandReconciliation, Shepherds of Good Hope reaffirms its support of Indigenous people experiencing homelessness in Ottawa and honours the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.🧡
NEW: Ottawa Public Health, @OttawaPolice and @OttawaParamedic are warning residents about an increase in suspected overdose-related activity in Ottawa.
Read more here: https://t.co/yekm4HVjkB
Shepherds of Good Hope endorses Starts with Home, a campaign to bring affordable housing to the forefront in the upcoming municipal election. To learn more about Starts with Home, please watch this short introductory video.
What an evening. So proud of our team, but even more #grateful to our #Ottawa#community!
Taste for Hope a yummy success with record-breaking $270K raised https://t.co/TmZmJ552WV
Our event co-chairs, Liza Mrak and Gary Zed invite you to get your tickets for #TasteForHope! Tickets are almost sold out, so be sure to get them soon. Support people experiencing homelessness in our city while enjoying an evening w/ the city's best chefs: https://t.co/Osr03KyrCv
This time of year, I can help but be enthralled with new blooms. I was so excited this morning when I came out of the house to see my first poppy had bloomed! ❤️
#springisintheair#newblooms#gardenlove https://t.co/oBZvlFXc6x
Our friends at Flower to the People donated flowers and the incredible members of the SEVA Group donated chocolates to make this a special Valentine's Day for everyone staying at Shepherds. We delivered them to almost 500 ppl in our shelter & supportive housing residences! 💟🍫🌹
Shepherds of Good Hope is so grateful to the more than 13,000 people who donated to us over the past 2 weeks. As a result of your generosity, we have raised approximately $750,000!
We are proud to launch “Change the Frame”, a month-long community conversation about homelessness and stigma, and the ways we can all contribute to ending them.
Each week, we will release a new Frame on our website https://t.co/HyiQLfpAEv and social media.