Intentional endings are important. I know very little about the deliberations that went into the decision by OCAP members to retire their organization. But I have deep respect for groups of people that do the difficult, unglamorous work of reflecting on their efforts, determining that their organization is no longer viable, and purposefully bringing it to a close.
Posted: Apr 24, 2021 4:05 AM ET | Last Updated: April 24
Francois, pictured here outside the Shepherds of Good Hope on Murray Street, received his first vaccine dose in March. For him, the hardest part of this past year was how quiet the streets were, especially during the first shutdown. Man, there was nobody out there. But there were a few people that kept me going, so I still managed. (Spencer Colby)
COVID-19 outbreaks at shelters during the darkest days of winter made this past year especially difficult for Ottawa s homeless population.
But with warmer weather coming, and now that many have received their first dose of a vaccine, there s a sense of hope.