Good Shepherd Home

04/22/2026

Join our Executive Director, Chris Widman, as he sits down with Representative Gary Click to discuss crucial issues impacting senior care facilities, and a bill to improve personal needs allowance for Medicaid residents in the State of Ohio.

EP 31 Chris Widman: Caring for our Elders

04/17/2026

Have you ever wanted to learn sign language? Join us beginning June 3rd for classes led by our very own Janet Fadley! Classes are free and open to the public! 🤟

04/17/2026

We caught Cris and Tim rocking out in our Music Corner! 👨‍🎤🎶 Any guesses what they might be listening to?

04/15/2026

We will be at the Volunteer Fair at the Allen Eiry Center next Friday--stop by and see us! 👋

04/09/2026

🇺🇸 A sincere thank you to all of the candidates on the Fostoria 4-B ballot for the May 5th primary who took the time to join us at today’s Voter Forum.

We appreciate your willingness to engage with the community, share your perspectives, and answer questions in a respectful and informative way. Opportunities like this help voters make informed decisions and strengthen our local civic process.

Thank you again for your time, your effort, and your commitment to serving Fostoria.

04/08/2026

🐣🌷 Easter Fun at Good Shepherd Home! 🌷🐣

On March 28th, we had the joy of hosting a special Easter Egg Hunt for our staff’s children—and what a wonderful day it was! 💛

From colorful eggs hidden all around to excited little smiles and laughter, it was such a blessing to see our GSH family come together in this way. Events like this are a small way to say thank you to our incredible staff, while creating sweet memories for their families.

We hope everyone had as much fun as we did—be sure to check out some of the adorable moments we captured! 📸🐰

04/07/2026

It's hard to believe this is only about 3 weeks away! We are still taking reservations and donated items for the auction--just let us know if you have any questions! Thank you for your support! 💐🌹🌸

💐 UPDATE! 🌹 Our "Blooming Sponsors" now include 2 tickets to the dinner when you give at the Rose or Grand Garden level!

04/07/2026

Just a reminder to families that you are invited to take this online survey to voice your preferences for our new Shepherd Family Alliance support group!

⭐ Attention Family Members ⭐
We’re excited to introduce a new opportunity for families at Good Shepherd Home—the Shepherd Family Alliance.

This group is being developed by our Social Services Department to support family members as they navigate the journey of having a loved one in our care. The goal is to provide helpful coping strategies, along with tools and resources to make this time as smooth and manageable as possible. Just as importantly, it offers a chance to connect with others who truly understand what you’re experiencing—building a sense of community and support along the way.

While conversations may naturally include your loved ones, this group will not focus on the day-to-day operations of Good Shepherd Home. Instead, the focus is on you—providing encouragement, guidance, and support throughout your journey. Topics may include finances, loneliness, guilt, Alzheimer’s/dementia, and decision-making.

In the coming days, you’ll receive an interest survey by mail, and there will also be an option to complete it online. Your feedback will help us shape this group—determining things like meeting days, times, frequency, and length—so it best meets your needs.

More details to come soon, but for now, we’re excited to bring this meaningful new program to our community!

04/05/2026

Today we celebrate the greatest victory in history.
The tomb is empty, death is defeated, and hope is alive.

He is risen! Alleluia! ✝️

04/03/2026

Today we reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the profound love revealed on the cross. Good Friday calls us to pause, remember, and give thanks for the gift of redemption. Even in this solemn moment, we hold onto the promise that hope is never lost.

"But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed." — Isaiah 53:5