The Fold

Good Shepherd•www.goodshepherdcentres.ca

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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Episodes

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

Jun 11, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 27

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

May 12, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 26

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

Apr 16, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 25

Keeping our Community Safe: Harm Reduction with Ally Simpson

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

Feb 19, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 24

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

Jan 15, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 23

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

Dec 18, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 22

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. 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...

Nov 20, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 21

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

Oct 09, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 20

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

Aug 21, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 19

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

Jul 17, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 18

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

Jun 19, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 17

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

May 15, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 16

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

Apr 17, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 15

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

Mar 20, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 14

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

Feb 21, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 13

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

Jan 17, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 12

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

Dec 13, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 11

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 With Hearts is doing, head over to www.friendswithhearts.com Connect with us online: Web: https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/ Instagram: @goodshepherdhamilton...

Nov 08, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Dorothy Day Place & Its Role In Responding To Hamilton’s Homelessness Crisis.

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

Oct 18, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 9

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

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

Sep 20, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 8

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

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

Aug 16, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Theresa Forster talks complex mental health needs in Toronto.

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

Jul 19, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6

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

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

Jun 21, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Affordable Housing, Homelessness, and Assisting Refugees with Grace Baldwin

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

May 17, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The Correlation Between Housing Insecurity and Mental Health with John Lee

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

Apr 19, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The Youth Homelessness Crisis Affecting Our Community With Norma Joaquim

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...

Mar 15, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Mental Health In The Community With Emily Dakers

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

Feb 11, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1

The Fold Trailer

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

Feb 11, 2023•47 sec

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