David Gourlay | More Than a Crisis: The Human Truth Behind Homelessness

As summer begins, so does a seasonal surge in visible homelessness across Canadian cities.

But homelessness doesn’t begin—or end—with what we see on the streets.It’s a reflection of systems that fail the most vulnerable, and a test of how deeply we value dignity, equity, and care.

In this timely episode, Jenny sits down with David Gourlay, President & CEO at Shepherds of Good Hope, to unpack the root causes of homelessness, the complexity behind policy change, and the human stories behind every statistic.

Together, they explore:

• Why homelessness isn’t just a housing issue—it’s a systems failure

• How stigma and misunderstanding fuel policy inaction

• The critical role of compassion in solving big societal challenges

• What it truly means to meet people where they are

🎯 With shelter systems overwhelmed and encampments in the news, this episode invites a deeper, more human conversation about what real solutions look like.

To find out more about David Gourlay and Shepherds of Good Hope, visit https://www.sghottawa.com/.