Stephen Bartolo (CEO of Shepherds of Good Hope) and Meighan Hartley (Interim CEO of Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation) attend the President’s Gala in Support of SOGH at the Rideau Club, March 28, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.
Rideau Club members gathered for an elegant evening of celebration, entertainment, and philanthropy at the President’s Gala on March 28 in support of Shepherds of Good Hope (SOGH).
A portion of this year’s proceeds will be directed toward funding programs and supportive housing that provide stability, care, and hope for Ottawa residents experiencing homelessness. The event raised more than $80,000.
The organization also acknowledged the continued support of the Rideau Club community for its ongoing commitment to the cause.
Kaveh Rikhtegar (chair of the SOGH Foundation board of directors) and wife Caroline attend the President’s Gala in Support of SOGH at the Rideau Club, March 28, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Shawn Hamilton (Rideau Club president) with his wife Tanya Murdoch, along with Angie MacCrae (founder of KOTi 28) and her husband Doug MacCrae (CFO at ADGA Group) attend the President’s Gala in Support of SOGH at the Rideau Club, March 28, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Sashien Godakandae (CEO, Enigmatic Group of Companies) with his wife Praveeni Perera (Algonquin College professor) attend the President’s Gala in Support of SOGH at the Rideau Club, March 28, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Tony Tattersfield (1993-1994), Nik Nanos (2011-2013), Jane Brydges (2022-2025) and current Rideau Club President Shawn Hamilton (2025-) gather for a President’s photo at the President’s Gala in Support of SOGH at the Rideau Club, March 28, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Maj. Peter Watkinson (Canadian Armed Forces) with Neha Singh (CEO, Pace Global) and Jovette Morin (director, Pace Global) attend the President’s Gala in Support of SOGH at the Rideau Club, March 28, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Blair Dickerson (VP, Domtar) at the President’s Gala in Support of SOGH at the Rideau Club, March 28, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.MC and auctioneer for the evening Sam Laprade (An Hour to Give on Rogers TV/Country 101.1) with daughter Avery at the President’s Gala in Support of SOGH at the Rideau Club, March 28, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.John Peters (partner at Gowling WLG and honorary officer emeritus of SOGH), Shannon Polk, and Jason Hunt (SOGH board member) attend the President’s Gala in Support of SOGH at the Rideau Club, March 28, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Catherine and Sarah Marie Lacy (an artist and portrait painter) attend the President’s Gala in Support of SOGH at the Rideau Club, March 28, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Kim Sabourin listens to SOGH President Shawn Hamilton addressing the room at the President’s Gala in Support of SOGH at the Rideau Club, March 28, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Right to left: Past Rideau Club president Jane Brydges, Paul Power (Salesforce), Carly Plate, Blair Dickerson, Tamber Figurski (Nice Ltd.), Kevin Bon (CIBC), Amanda Bon, Corrine Brydges, and Christian Bridges attend the President’s Gala in Support of SOGH at the Rideau Club, March 28, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.
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