Join us on JUNE 3, 2025 at Brookstreet Hotel for Taste for Hope!
2025 PRESENTING SPONSOR
2025 Official Media Partners
TASTE FOR HOPE 2025
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ABOUT TASTE FOR HOPE
It’s Taste for Hope 2025, Ottawa’s premier foodie fundraiser for Shepherds of Good Hope!
JOIN US on Tuesday, June 3rd to experience mouthwatering creations from Ottawa’s top chefs in support of Shepherds of Good Hope. This year, we continue to focus on impact through our continuum of care model, which transitions people from emergency shelters to permanent homes with tailored, wrap-around supports. Hope Living, our largest supportive housing facility, in Kanata, provides crucial care and stability for those who have experienced homelessness and trauma. With five residences citywide, this model helps residents maintain housing, build life skills, and increase independence, reflecting our vision of Homes for All. Community for All. Hope for All.
honourary chef
We’re grateful to have Joe Thottungal as our Honourary Chef this year. Stay tuned as we unveil an incredible lineup featuring some of the best chefs in the city!
OUR CO-CHAIRS
Local community and business leaders Liza Mrak and Gary Zed are back as co-chairs of Taste for Hope 2025!
Liza Mrak
Executive Vice President and Co-owner , Mark Motors Group
Continuing her parents’ fundamental belief in giving back to the community, Liza has dedicated time and resources to position herself and the Mark Motors Group as leaders of philanthropy in Ottawa.
Gary Zed
Founder and CEO, Canada’s Forest Trust
Gary Zed is literally harnessing the power of nature. It’s not surprising that his latest initiative, Canada’s Forest Trust, has Canada’s most important resource at its heart–Smart Forests™.
SPONSOR
Indulge, enjoy, make an impact!
Our 2025 presenting sponsor
Ottawa Culinary Clash
Vip After Party
ABOUT
Shepherds of Good Hope
We foster hope and reduce harm in our city. Shepherds of Good Hope support people experiencing homelessness by providing a continuum of care – from three square meals a day, to emergency beds and health care, to supportive permanent homes – as soon as they come through our doors. Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 alone:
Meals served in all programs
People used our shelter for at least one night
People in permanent supportive homes