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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.
As CEO of the Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation, David Gourlay is all about people, relationships and community. Turns out, he’s also a father of two, a lover of milkshakes and a Swiftie by proxy.
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.
The Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation kicked off its $5-million capital campaign for a new supportive housing residence in the ByWard Market by announcing a $1-million gift from the Taggart and Parkes family.