Saying Goodbye to Tom

I just wanted to take this time to share with you a great article about one of our former clients, Tom Hogan.

I attended his funeral ceremony and was very touched.  I am very lucky to have had the opportunity to get to know Tom through Shepherds of Good Hope.

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Friends+poignant+goodbye+made+streets+home/9454619/story.html

Some of the chefs you can meet at A Taste for Hope!

Would you like to spend a fantastic evening in the company of some of Ottawa’s finest chefs all in the name of helping the homeless?

A Taste for Hope is an extraordinary culinary event in celebration of Shepherds of Good Hope’s over 30 years of service to the most vulnerable men and women in our community. Guests will have the opportunity to sample dishes prepared by many talented local Ottawa chefs ranging from signature creations to the exotic, as well as fine wines and local beers. All proceeds from this showcase event will be used to serve the 1,600 men and women that come through our doors every day.

Jean Pigott Hall, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West (Ottawa) Wednesday, February 26, 6pm to 9 pm

$150.00 Each ticket purchased will receive a $100.00 tax receipt.

To Purchase Tickets CLICK HERE

 

Some of the amazing chefs in attendance will be:

Marc Lepine, Atelier

After 3 years of culinary school, Marc Lepine spent time working in Toronto, France, and Italy, before accepting his first executive chef position with Bartlett Lodge in Algonquin Park in 1998. Marc decided to move to Ottawa in 2001 with the intent to eventually open a restaurant. He received his sommelier certification from Algonquin College and spent 6 years working as executive chef for the Courtyard Restaurant, where he was twice named 'Ottawa Chef of the Year' by the Canadian Culinary Federation. Marc decided it was time to open Atelier in 2008, and while the restaurant was preparing to launch, Marc went to work with Grant Achatz at Alinea Restaurant in Chicago. In February 2012, Marc was named the Canadian Culinary Champion after winning gold at the finals in Kelowna, BC.

Kyle Mortimer-Proulx, ZenKitchen

Kyle got his earliest cooking lessons from his mother, who believed everyone should know their way around the kitchen. Getting his first kitchen job at age 15, Kyle knew then what he wanted to do: become a chef.

After graduating from Algonquin College's chef training program, Kyle began working as a cook at the Brookstreet Hotel, first under Chef Michael Blackie and later with Chef Clifford Lyness. He rose quickly through the ranks to become Sous-chef.

In 2012, Kyle left Brookstreet to become Chef de cuisine at ZenKitchen. Following Chef Caroline's departure in February, 2013, Kyle was named ZenKitchen Executive Chef.

 

Bruce Enloe,  The Branch Restaurant and Texas Grill

Bruce Enloe is the executive chef and co-owner of the Branch Restaurant and Texas Grill in Kemptville, Ontario.  He is an advocate for local foods and organic agriculture, a chef, a writer and a singer/songwriter.  He was born into a food family and learned his trade from the age of ten in the family restaurant.  His passion for food and environmentalism took him from the kitchens of his native Texas to San Francisco’s world renowned fine dining organic and vegetarian eatery, Millennium Restaurant where he was promoted to the position of Sous Chef under Chef Eric Tucker.  It was here that he met his wife and traveling companion, Nicole LeBlanc, an Ottawa native.  At Millennium, he co-authored the award winning cookbook, “The Artful Vegan” and once cooked supper for Alice Waters...  The two left San Francisco in 2003 to travel in Canada, the U.S. and Europe, and returned to work in Austin, where he was a sous chef at the famous Jeffrey’s Restaurant under Chef David Garrido and then Head Chef at Asti Trattoria, an upscale Italian restaurant specializing in local foods.  In 2005 the two followed their hearts back to Canada to finally realize their dream of opening a restaurant specializing in serving organic and local foods, which they did in November of 2006, (eventually settling on a Texas foods theme…) and where he is still to be found most days behind the stove and occasionally behind the guitar. 

 

To purchase tickets click here or call Judy at 613-789-8210 extension 223.  There is still sponsorship opportunities left, for more information on becoming a sponsor call me at (613) 789-8210 extension 247 or email me at asilverman@shepherdsofgoodhope.com

 

To Purchase Tickets CLICK HERE

Second Annual A Taste for Hope

 

 

Want a magical evening in the company of some of Ottawa’s finest chefs all in the name of helping the homeless?

How about a chic evening in Jean Pigott Hall at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. on February 26, 2014?  Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation will be presenting our second annual A Taste for Hope – an extraordinary culinary event in celebration of Shepherds of Good Hope over 30 years of service to the most vulnerable men and women in our community.

You will enjoy the various sumptuous dishes prepared by many talented Ottawa chefs ranging from signature creations to the exotic, as well as fine wines and local beers. You can even participate in a live and silent auction.  All proceeds from this showcase event will be used to care for the over 1600 people who come through our doors every day. For your enjoyment it will take place from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.   Some of the chefs in attendance will be Chef Danny Mongeon from Hooch, Chef Luc Dorion from Patty Boland’s, Chef Marc Lepine from Atelier and Chef Neil Dewan from the British High Commissioner’s Residence.

Some very key sponsors have partnered with us for this event.  BMO Harris Private Banking has returned for another year and are being joined by, Maxsys Recruitment, Alterna Savings and Trico Evolution as well as our many live and silent auction donors.

Wouldn’t tickets to this event make the dark, dreary evenings of winter a little brighter? To purchase tickets click here or call Judy at 613-789-8210 extension 223.  There is still sponsorship opportunities left, for more information on becoming a sponsor call me at (613) 789-8210 extension 247 or email me at asilverman@shepherdsofgoodhope.com

To Purchase Tickets CLICK HERE

Kelly Funeral Home Annual Toiletries Drive

Wow!  I am once again, beyond amazed by the generosity of this city!  Today we sent our truck out to all of the Kelly Funeral Home locations.  They do a toiletry drive each year to assist our clients with their most basic of needs such as razors, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, etc. 

Such an amazing donation!  Check out these photos!

Chili Cookoff 2014!

Last year, we had the very first Chili Cookoff for our clients.  Members from each program would get together and cook a chili to enter the contest.  Last year was a great time and this year was no different!

3rd Place goes to TESP

2nd Place goes to Hope Living Kanata

1st Place goes to Hope Outreach
 

 Congratulations to all that participated!