Alleviating chronic homelessness by providing adequate housing and support not only helps the city’s ailing downtown core but aligns with the principle of doing “the right thing” for the greater good, said Ottawa business leader Shawn Hamilton during a fundraising reception held at the Rideau Club on Thursday in support of the Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation.
The Taggart Parkes Foundation donated $1 million to the Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation to support construction of a multi-purpose supportive housing residence on Murray Street.
“I love our community, and meeting people at events in the city is the cherry on top,” said Sam Laprade, the host of the Breaking Bread Breaking Stigma fundraiser.
“I love our community, and meeting people at events in the city is the cherry on top,” said Sam Laprade, the host of the Breaking Bread Breaking Stigma fundraiser.
There was no shortage of scissors to go around for all the excited kids who wanted to help snip the bright green ribbon at Thursday’s official opening of BGC Ottawa’s brand new clubhouse.