Back to school

There were lots of signs today that despite the hot weather, the unofficial start to fall is here. Today was the first day of school for many elementary and high school students. University students are also back in town with many starting a new year of classes tomorrow.

Back to school season is also a special time for us. It's an opportunity to reconnect with students and schools after a much deserved summer break. Every year, hundreds of students help us out by making sandwiches, holding food drives or collecting clothes for the 1,600 men and women we take care of every day.

Many more will come to visit and take a tour of our soup kitchen and clothing program. They will come to listen to our frontline workers and find out firsthand the work we do. Some of them will become volunteers later in the year, We also look forward to getting out to as many schools as we can this year.

Students are out future and we hope that future is one that involves giving back to the community. It can start here at Shepherds of Good Hope. Best of luck this school year and we hope to see as many of you as possible.

If you would like more information on how to book a guest speaker or to take a tour, please contact me at asilverman@shepherdsofgoodhope.com or 613-789-8210, ext. 247.