Good Shepherd

The Fold

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Good Shepherd is one of the largest community-based providers of health and human services in Hamilton and Toronto. For 62 years, Good Shepherd has been a leader in the battle to eradicate poverty and homelessness in our community. Each month, Brother Richard MacPhee, Chief Executive Officer, will be bringing you into the fold by sharing his conversations with community leaders, Good Shepherd coworkers, and partners who inspire and influence transformation for the most vulnerable and marginalized people in our community. Welcome to The Fold.

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Brushstrokes of Healing: Stories from Good Shepherd's Creative Works Studio 19.06.2024 18:30

Ximena Moreno and Antoinnette Ankrah sit down with Brother Richard to share their unique experiences at the Creative Works Studio, a therapeutic art program at Good Shepherd in Toronto. Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

The Impact of Peer Support: Insights with Barbara Swietek and Morgan Adams on Mental Health and Addiction Recovery 15.05.2024 26:12

Dive into the world of Peer Support in this insightful conversation with Barbara Swietek and Morgan Adams as they explore their invaluable role in mental health and addiction support. Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

Empowering Communities: Inside Good Shepherd's Volunteer Spirit with Angelo, Maggie, and Melisa 17.04.2024 23:20

In recognition of National Volunteer Month, Brother Richard talks to long-time Good Shepherd volunteer, Angelo Restivo and volunteer managers, Maggie Pagotto and Melisa Fox. Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

Christine Wong and Molly Chang talk about the challenges faced by older adults in diverse communities. 20.03.2024 26:30

Katherine Kalinowski sits down with Christine Wong and Molly Chang to talk about the challenges faced by older adults in diverse communities. Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

The Seniors At Risk program, a collaboration between Good Shepherd, Alzeimer’s Society and St. Matthews House 21.02.2024 27:49

Katherine Kalinowski sits down with the team from the Seniors At Risk program, a collaboration between Good Shepherd, Alzeimer’s Society and St. Matthews House Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

Emily Dakers & Jamie Martin talk about the new Health on Wheels mobile health clinic. 17.01.2024 29:53

Brother Richard sits down with Emily Dakers, Director of Early Intervention Health & Wellness Centres and Jamie Martin, Mental Health Crisis Worker to talk about the new Health on Wheels mobile health clinic. Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

Michael Troskot on food insecurity, homelessness and supporting our neighbours during the holidays and beyond. 13.12.2023 23:38

Brother Richard sits down with Michael Troskot to talk about food insecurity, homelessness and supporting our neighbours during the holidays and beyond. Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

Jay Perry & Friends With Hearts using Christmas to give kids an opportunity to succeed 08.11.2023 33:36

Grace Baldwin sits down with Jay Perry, founder of Friends with Hearts, to talk about how this group came together and why supporting kids during the holidays is so important to them. If you would like to get involved with what Friends With Hearts is doing, head over to www.friendswithhearts.com Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

Dorothy Day Place & Its Role In Responding To Hamilton’s Homelessness Crisis. 18.10.2023 24:09

Teresa Caterini, sits down with Tessa Mcfadzean, the Director of Good Shepherd Women’s Services to talk about Dorothy Day Place and its role in responding to Hamilton’s homelessness crisis. Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

Part Two of the LEAC takeover, members talk about their personal experiences that led them to join the group. 20.09.2023 18:40

Part two of the Lived Experience takeover. In this episode, members from the Toronto Lived Experience Advisory Council talk about their personal experiences that led them to the group. Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

Good Shepherd’s LEAC talk about how the voices of people with lived experience facilitate change. 16.08.2023 28:10

Members from Good Shepherd’s Lived Experience Advisory Councils sit down to talk about how the voices of people with lived experience facilitate change. Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

Theresa Forster talks complex mental health needs in Toronto. 19.07.2023 27:03

Brother Richard sits down with Program Manager, Theresa Forster, to talk about the breadth of services Good Shepherd offers in Toronto for people with complex mental health needs. Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

Katherine Kalinowski, Good Shepherd’s COO, Sits Down With Brother Richard MacPhee To Talk About Where He Finds Inspiration 21.06.2023 35:22

Katherine Kalinowski, Good Shepherd’s Chief Operating Officer, sits down with Brother Richard MacPhee to talk about where he finds inspiration and how Good Shepherd has adapted and evolved over the last 62 years. Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

Affordable Housing, Homelessness, and Assisting Refugees with Grace Baldwin 17.05.2023 29:49

Brother Richard sits down with Grace Baldwin, Director of the Family Centre, to talk about affordable housing, assisting refugees, and the factors that lead to family homelessness. Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

The Correlation Between Housing Insecurity and Mental Health with John Lee 19.04.2023 33:11

Brother Richard sits down with HOMES program director, John Lee, to discuss the correlation between housing insecurity and mental health. Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

The Youth Homelessness Crisis Affecting Our Community With Norma Joaquim 15.03.2023 33:55

Director of Youth Services, Norma Joaquim, joins Brother Richard to talk about the barriers that lead to youth homelessness. Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

The Fold Trailer 11.02.2023 0:47

Welcome to The Fold. Hosted by Brother Richard MacPhee, CEO of Good Shepherd Centres. Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

Mental Health In The Community With Emily Dakers 11.02.2023 36:17

Brother Richard sits down with Emily Dakers, director of the Barrett Centre, to talk about mental health status in the community. Barrett Centre 24/7 Crisis Line: 905-529-4343 Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton