Shepherds of Good Hope: Inside the supportive housing on Merivale Road [Video]

Shepherds of Good Hope is speaking about what they do and what they provide at a supportive housing facility in Carlington after neighbours raised concerns.

CTV News Ottawa was invited to tour the facility at 1095 Merivale Rd. and speak to staff and residents following issues raised by those living nearby.

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“It’s not true that all crime committed in this community is done by (the residents at) Merivale,” said Roger ‘Tiger’ Lalande, a resident at the facility.

Tiger, as he calls himself, says he was homeless before moving into the building about two years ago. “Here, they take good care of me — really, really good care — and I’m happy to be here.”

He showed his personal room, complete with a bed, private bathroom, and a sitting area. The room was filled with artwork …