Good Shepherd Square Capital Campaign
Posted by Marnee Maroes
on Apr 03, 2012
Today's guest speaker was Keith Rutherford. Keith has had a long career in the financial world and had generously given much of his time to volunteer activities in the Hamilton Area. He has recently joined Good Shepherd in the Major Gift and Planned Giving role and is a member of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners.
The Good Shepherd began a men's shelter in Hamilton in 1961. The mission of Good Shepherd is to help those less fortunate, to build them up and to help them establish a new outlook on life. The Good Shepherd is now in five countries around the world and is the largest social agency in Hamilton. There are currently 2,500 volunteers and 400 support staff to run the agency. Keith reminded us that 90 cents of each dollar donated goes to programs and services.
The mission of the Good Shepherd is to strive to enhance the lives of others, to reach out to meet their needs. It serves 325 hot meals a day, six days a week. The services provided those in need are remarkable in nature and scope.
The Family Support Centre houses 20 homeless families, providing schooling, housing, medical help, counselling and cultural interpretation services.
The Youth Service Branch assists 700 street youth a year, helping them to find shelter, providing education, life skills and a safe place to come. The goal with youth in crisis is to get them back into their own homes within 24 to 48 hours whenever possible.
Good Shepherd Square is a centre for women and seniors. As well as providing affordable housing, the Square attempts to create a supportive community that strives to support and encourage all those living there.
In conclusion, Keith informed us that the creation of a Legacy from individual donations allows those who are donating the chance to enrich peoples lives and to contribute in a meaningful way to creating a better future for all.
For more information, see their website, http://www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/
The Good Shepherd began a men's shelter in Hamilton in 1961. The mission of Good Shepherd is to help those less fortunate, to build them up and to help them establish a new outlook on life. The Good Shepherd is now in five countries around the world and is the largest social agency in Hamilton. There are currently 2,500 volunteers and 400 support staff to run the agency. Keith reminded us that 90 cents of each dollar donated goes to programs and services.
The mission of the Good Shepherd is to strive to enhance the lives of others, to reach out to meet their needs. It serves 325 hot meals a day, six days a week. The services provided those in need are remarkable in nature and scope.
The Family Support Centre houses 20 homeless families, providing schooling, housing, medical help, counselling and cultural interpretation services.
The Youth Service Branch assists 700 street youth a year, helping them to find shelter, providing education, life skills and a safe place to come. The goal with youth in crisis is to get them back into their own homes within 24 to 48 hours whenever possible.
Good Shepherd Square is a centre for women and seniors. As well as providing affordable housing, the Square attempts to create a supportive community that strives to support and encourage all those living there.
In conclusion, Keith informed us that the creation of a Legacy from individual donations allows those who are donating the chance to enrich peoples lives and to contribute in a meaningful way to creating a better future for all.
For more information, see their website, http://www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/