Rosalie Dair is a very valued member of the Chalmers family. She has been volunteering for Chalmers for the past 18 years. Early on Tuesday mornings, Rosalie can be found setting up the café downtown at 41 Macdonell St. 

 

Rosalie does not sit still! Her level of energy and dedication to Chalmers is very much appreciated. She knows every guest by name and even knows their shoe size- She is known as the Shoe Lady! Why you might ask? Because Rosalie cares so much about our guests that she is constantly putting out calls in the community for shoes and boots for our guests. Not only does this ensure that Guests have access to good footwear, this effort keeps otherwise good shoes out of landfills. 

 

Rosalie works hard all year to ensure that our guests have good footwear, warm socks and warm coats. She is extremely welcoming at the café, making sure that everyone feels safe and is well cared for. A huge advocate for folks who are experiencing homelessness, Rosalie listens to the stories of our guests' lives with empathy and compassion. She is a role model for us all. If you get a chance, drop in and meet Rosalie on Tuesday mornings!

 

Rosalie herself:

What brought you to Chalmers?

After retiring I started volunteering at Chalmers and followed through all the places downtown from Chalmers Church on Baker St to our current location on Macdonell. 

 

What do you like about volunteering at Chalmers?

Since I am an Immigrant I feel we should all give back to Canada.

 

 

How have you seen Chalmers change lives?

All the people I have come in contact with over the years have been amazing.