The Fold

Loyal Good Shepherd volunteer Trish Pritchard shares her journey in community service and the positive outlook that guides her dedication to helping others.Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

What happens when you donate a car? Amanda Katz, Executive Director of Homeless Cars, discusses how vehicle donations help fund vulnerable communities.Visit: homelesscars.caEmail: [email protected]: 1-833-465-7227Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

Natasha Martinez from the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council shares how coordinated efforts are building a more welcoming and inclusive community.Save the Date: HIPC Annual EventApril 21, 2026For details visit: hamiltonimmigration.ca Hamilton Newcomer DayFriday May 29, 2026hamiltonnewcomerday.caConnect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

Helen Harris discusses her work with the Hospital-Shelter Working Group, an initiative focused on bridging the gap between hospitals and emergency shelters to better support people with complex health needs in the community.Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

Acclaimed educator and musician Dave Tabone shares his inspiring journey, from the classroom to founding his own music academy, and reveals how his passion for music continues to make a meaningful impact.Believe - Nothing Could Stand in Your WayDate: Sunday March 29, 2026Time: 2PM-4PMLocation: Bishop Ryan Performing Arts Centre, 1824 Rymal Road East, HamiltonTickets are $25 each and on sale now at: goodshepherdcentres.ca/eventsFunds raised will support Good Shepherd's programs for youth in need.Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

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.Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

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.Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

Brother Richard discusses the importance of compassion and community around palliative care, grief and bereavement with Dr. Erin Gallagher and Esther Beatty.Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

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 [email protected] 905-523-8766Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

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 community-driven strategies are making a difference.Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

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). Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

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.If you have questions or concerns about the Barton-Tiffany Temporary Shelter, please contact:[email protected] with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

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.Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

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.Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

Brother Richard discusses the importance of Harm Reduction and Addiction Recovery with Ally Simpson.Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

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.Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

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.Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

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. Gary Warner shares his wisdom and insights on international development, human rights, peace and social justice.Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

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 - https://compassionatehamilton.ca/Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

Brother Richard sits down with Cathy Wellwood, Chief Development Officer of Good Shepherd to talk about fundraising and the impact of community support. Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

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.Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.comConnect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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: @goodshepherdhamiltonConnect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

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: 905-529-4343Connect with us online:Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton

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