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.
Episodes
34 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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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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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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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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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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Episode 29
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32:31
Breaking the Cycle: How barrier free access to education is unlocking opportunities for at-risk youth in the community.
Brother Richard discusses Good Shepherd’s alternative school programs for youth with Katie O’Connell (teacher), Marilyn Burke (school liaison support worker) and Pam (student).
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Episode 28
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30:22
A Pathway to Stability: Inside the new Barton-Tiffany Temporary Shelter that prioritizes encampment residents, couples, and those with pets.
Katherine Kalinowski is joined by Michelle Baird, Director of Housing Services for the City of Hamilton, Aaron Deanes, Director of Barton-Tiffany, and Naomi, a resident of Barton-Tiffany, to discuss the new temporary shelter initiative.I...
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Episode 27
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42:19
A Lasting Legacy: Helpful tips on how to include a charitable gift in your Will that will make a difference for future generations.
Brother Richard and Cathy Wellwood discuss the details of leaving a charitable gift in your Will with experts David Michael Evers from the Evers Financial Group Inc., and David van der Woerd of Ross & McBride LLP.
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Episode 26
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36:15
Homelessness and Aging: How Good Shepherd is adapting to address housing needs in Toronto
Brother Richard is joined by Colleen Lamond and Rosemary Cunningham from Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes in Toronto to talk about supportive housing for an aging population.
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Episode 25
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25:59
Keeping our Community Safe: Harm Reduction with Ally Simpson
Brother Richard discusses the importance of Harm Reduction and Addiction Recovery with Ally Simpson.
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Episode 24
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21:34
Holiday Wrap Up: A unified community gives back with Beth Hart and Mark Tenant.
Brother Richard engages in a conversation with Good Shepherd Coworkers, Beth Hart and Mark Tenant to reflect on how the community came together during the Christmas season.
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Episode 23
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25:22
New Beginnings: Bakhita House’s Support for Women Asylum Seekers in Hamilton
Brother Richard is joined by Zahra Jouda and Elizabeth from Bakhita House to discuss the new short-term housing project for asylum seekers in Hamilton.
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Episode 22
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27:36
How Intention Becomes Action with Dr. Gary Warner
Dr. Gary Warner, Good Shepherd’s Board President, joins The Fold to talk about the life experiences that inspired his passion for international development, peace, poverty, human rights, antiracism, immigration, and social justice.Dr. G...
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Episode 21
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33:23
Talking About the End: Compassionate Conversations Made Easier with Dr. Erin Gallagher
Circle of Friends: Dr. Erin Gallagher joins The Fold to talk about Compassionate Hamilton, a network that encourages conversations around death and dying and how we can help each other live well to the end.Compassionate Hamilton -
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Episode 20
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29:34
Heart of the Community: Brother Richard Talks Fundraising with Cathy Wellwood
Brother Richard sits down with Cathy Wellwood, Chief Development Officer of Good Shepherd to talk about fundraising and the impact of community support.
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Episode 19
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23:16
Leadership and Inclusion: Embracing The Invaluable Insights That Come From Individuals With Diverse Backgrounds and Lived Experience.
Brother Richard talks to Jade Reid about embracing the invaluable insights that come from individuals with diverse backgrounds who share lived experiences of issues like homelessness, addiction and trauma.
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Episode 18
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17:38
Brushstrokes of Healing: Stories from Good Shepherd's Creative Works Studio
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.
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Episode 17
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18:59
The Impact of Peer Support: Insights with Barbara Swietek and Morgan Adams on Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
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.
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Episode 16
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26:42
Empowering Communities: Inside Good Shepherd's Volunteer Spirit with Angelo, Maggie, and Melisa
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.
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Episode 15
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23:50
Christine Wong and Molly Chang talk about the challenges faced by older adults in diverse communities.
Katherine Kalinowski sits down with Christine Wong and Molly Chang to talk about the challenges faced by older adults in diverse communities.
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Episode 14
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26:59
The Seniors At Risk program, a collaboration between Good Shepherd, Alzeimer’s Society and St. Matthews House
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
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Episode 13
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28:18
Emily Dakers & Jamie Martin talk about the new Health on Wheels mobile health clinic.
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.
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Episode 12
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30:23
Michael Troskot on food insecurity, homelessness and supporting our neighbours during the holidays and beyond.
Brother Richard sits down with Michael Troskot to talk about food insecurity, homelessness and supporting our neighbours during the holidays and beyond.
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Episode 11
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24:08
Jay Perry & Friends With Hearts using Christmas to give kids an opportunity to succeed
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 W...
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Episode 10
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34:06