Pink Tigers Bring the Smiles

Pink Tiger is a new initiative that makes shopping fun by combining it with preforming acts of kindness within the community. Pink Tiger's motto is that companies have an obligation to give back to the community because the community is their customer base.

The residents at Hope Living were excited to learn that the Tiger Team was coming last Friday in order to help bring cheer to the Thanksgiving weekend.With gift bags for all the residents and mini makeovers for all the ladies everyone had an amazing time and there were smiles all around. The residents really felt like they were important parts of the community and those warm feelings will not soon be forgotten. 

A big thank you to the whole Tiger Team!

Gourmet Cupcakes!

Yesterday we picked up a truck full of food from Creative Kosher Catering. 

Included in the donation was several boxes full of gourmet cupcakes complete with beautiful little high heels on top.  We sent these to the Hope Outreach Women's Emergency Shelter and the women were absolutely delighted!

We are always so grateful to all of our donors!  It is such a nice feeling to give a special treat to those who have so little but need so much!

Meet Ken

Ken has been a volunteer with us for over 7 years!  We sat down with him to ask him about his experience serving the community.



At Shepherds of Good Hope, we value each and every volunteer.  I myself volunteer all around Ottawa on a regular basis and have been doing so since I was very young.  Giving back to the community is something very important to me and it sure is to all of our wonderful volunteers!

Brighter Tomorrows

I just got back from a press conference in our Community Room at 256 King Edward Ave.  Our building there has 7 innovative programs that serve the needs of our clients and on average, 270 individuals spend the night in the programs.

I am thrilled that Hydro Ottawa and Ottawa United Way have generously given us a grant from the Brighter Tomorrows Fund to replace our lights with LED light fixtures.  This grant was for more than $42,000 and we couldn't be more grateful. 

This will reduce our electricity bills in the building by 66% as well as increase safety, comfort and moods of all that stay in our programs.  This will most notably help clients who are prone to sensitivity issues such as mental illness and epilepsy.

Shepherds of Good Hope CEO, Deirdre Freiheit




Hydro Ottawa, Bryce Conrad



United Way, Carole Gagnon

A Great Day to Volunteer!

Westboro Flooring closes for the Jewish High Holidays and the staff uses the off time to give back to the community. Shepherds of Good Hope was lucky enough to be the recipient of 30 hardworking volunteers today who spread out across the city at our various locations. Whether it was helping to weed the garden, paint a room, or prep a meal, they were enthusiastic about making a difference. The clients were certainly appreciative and if you drive by one of our locations you will definitely notice the impact. A big thank you to their entire team.

 

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Westboro Flooring & Decor

Exciting volunteer news!  On September 26th, we will have close to 30 employees from Westboro Flooring & Décor come to Shepherds of Good Hope.  They will be volunteering in different programs such as The Oaks, the Shelter, 380 St. Patrick and Hope Living.  Volunteer duties will involve staining decks, painting sheds, helping prepare lunch and doing recreational activities with the clients.

This is such a wonderful way for people in the community to help out!  Thank you!

Pancake Breakfast!

This morning I arrived at Shepherds of Good Hope early because there was a very special treat in store for our shelter guests! Guy Lamarche and Bob from BAR-B-QUE Gourmet came into the parking lot this morning to make pancakes for everyone!

Also, they donated signed Ottawa Senators hats for the clients, and the clients were absolutely thrilled! 

We are always so grateful when people come out to do something very special for the people we serve! 
Thank you so much!

If you would like to make a contribution to the most vulnerable men and women of Ottawa, please contact me at asilverman@shepherdsofgoodhope.com