Autumn Reflections: A Season of Change and Commitment at Shekinah
As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, autumn invites us to pause and reflect, not just on the changing season, but on the important work undertaken at Shekinah.
This time of year often brings a mix of emotions. For many, it’s a season of settling in, of finding rhythm after the rush of summer. But for those experiencing homelessness, poverty, or personal crisis, autumn can be a time of increased vulnerability. Colder nights, darker days, and the approach of winter make our work more urgent than ever.
At Shekinah, we continue to stand alongside people with compassion, purpose, and hope. Whether it’s through our drop-in centre, our education and training programmes, our co-located health services, or our restorative justice work, we remain committed to walking with people, not ahead of them, not behind them, but beside them.
This autumn, we’re reminded of the power of relational practice, the belief that meaningful change happens through connection, trust, and shared humanity. It’s what guides our team, our volunteers, and our community partners every day.
As we prepare for the colder months, we’re reviewing how we can strengthen our services, support our staff and volunteers, and ensure that Shekinah remains a place of safety, dignity, and opportunity.
To everyone who supports our work, thank you. Your belief in what we do helps us keep the doors open and hopes alive.
With everything going on in the world, let’s continue to be a community that chooses kindness, listens deeply, and acts with courage.
John Hamblin
Chief Executive
