The Fold
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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 34 episodes
The Fold
Latest Episodes
Heart of the Kitchen: How Food Brings Dignity and Hope to Those in Need
Step inside Good Shepherd’s kitchen, where Chef Greg and Sous Chef Colin blend skill and heart to prepare hundreds of nourishing meals each day.
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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24:25
More than a Game: How people can find community through sport
Brother Richard sits down with Seamus Ogden and Ray to talk about the mental health, confidence, and social benefits that come from being part of a sports team.
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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20:27
Compassionate Hamilton: The strength of community in end-of-life care.
Brother Richard discusses the importance of compassion and community around palliative care, grief and bereavement with Dr. Erin Gallagher and Esther Beatty.
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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41:24
Wellness for Stronger Communities: How Good Shepherd’s Wellness Program is supporting clients on the path to stability.
Brother Richard is joined by Wellness Facilitators, Paula and Calle, to discuss the tools and resources provided to promote long-term well-being for clients and the community.Wellness@gsch.ca 905-523-8766
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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28:07
Homelessness Prevention - A Community Approach: A closer look at how local programs are preventing homelessness, with guests Nimmu Joseph and Juliana Sumner.
Katherine Kalinowski talks with Nimmu Joseph, Program Manager of the Family Centre, Reaching Home and Bakhita House and Juliana Sumner, Program Manager for Homelessness Prevention, about local efforts to prevent homelessness, including how comm...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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32:31