1848

Paul Russell

The Ladies’ Benevolent Society established the “Destitute School”, for children of the poor. This was following an epidemic of cholera in Hamilton, a great need for a home for orphan children arose.

1846

Paul Russell

The institution first began as a soup kitchen on John Street, under the auspices of the Ladies’ Benevolent Society. This group of Hamilton women banded together to help the needy in cold winter months.