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What does Easter mean to you?
Easter represents many things to many people. For Christians, the holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, three days after…
Hospitality Week – Celebrating the life and teachings of St. John of God
Since 1963, Good Shepherd has been a beacon of support, offering a haven to homeless and vulnerable people. Each year,…
Sharing Valentines Love
At Good Shepherd Ministries, love isn’t just for a day. Love of our neighbour guides Good Shepherd’s work, 365 days…
Celebrating 9th Anniversary of Fusion The Little Brothers of Good Shepherd with the Hospitaller Order of St John of God
Today, January 19, 2024, marks the 9th anniversary of the fusion of The Little Brothers of Good Shepherd with the Hospitaller…
Providing Winter Warmth
The bitterly freezing air of winter sweeps through our city. For those without a place to call home, the harsh…
Everyone deserves a memorable Christmas
The approaching holidays remind us of the spirit of giving. We make our lists, and puzzle over what gift will…
Legacy gifts – Love never comes to an end.
Since 1963, Good Shepherd has welcomed people who are homeless and without support. It opened its doors thanks to donors…
Good Shepherd Awarded Community Builder Award
I am pleased to inform you that Good Shepherd Ministries has been awarded the Toronto Centre – Ward 13 Community…
The cold days of Winter are coming
People LOVE to talk about the weather. In Canada, it’s arguably a national obsession, with good reason. In most parts…
Thanksgiving – a day of gratitude
Planning for and serving upwards of 1500 Thanksgiving meals is an undertaking. But it is one that Good Shepherd takes…
In-person dining has returned!
Since March 2020, COVID-19 forced us to impose restrictions on the use of our dining room. Only clients who stayed…
Suffering through the long hot summer
Summer has officially arrived! What does this most sizzling of seasons mean to you? Ice Cream, cool drinks, A/C on…
A window of opportunity to help the homeless
Do you know where your next meal is coming from? If you answered “Yes!”, then count yourself lucky! For many…
Easter Signals New Beginnings
The resurrection story teaches us that death is not the end, but rather a beginning, so it is not incidental…
The struggle to keep hunger at bay
Have you checked your grocery store receipt lately? Shocked at how much you paid for your weekly supply run? With…
Celebrating St. John of God and the transforming power of hospitality
Good Shepherd Ministries is celebrating St. John of God and his hospitality this Mission Week. Starting March 6, OH organizations…
A “hand up” that helps homeless Veterans
Read about how Good Shepherd’s partnership with Helmets to Hardhats helps homeless Veterans in the December 2022-January 2023 Issue of…
Passing the baton
I first arrived in Toronto and took the role of Executive Director at Good Shepherd Ministries in February 1995. It…
What you learn from making pancakes
My name is Josef (Joe) Poncelet. I am a retired widower with three children and five grandchildren and a volunteer…
Thanks for Giving: a volunteer’s experience
Good Shepherd is blessed with wonderful volunteers — and volunteering can also be a blessing, as Catherine Jung’s story of…
50th Anniversary
In 2013, Good Shepherd Ministries celebrated 50 years of serving the “homeless and poor” in Toronto. The anniversary year concluded…