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Chris Sheridan, founder of Sudbury's House of Kin, to retire

CBC News | Posted: May 31, 2016 7:08 PM | Last Updated: May 31, 2016

Sheridan provided low-cost accommodations for out of town families tending to loved ones in Sudbury hospitals

Image | Chris Sheridan, Founder of the House of Kin

Caption: Sheridan is set to retire next month from his position as chair of the House of Kin.

Media Audio | Morning North : Founder of House of Kin in Sudbury retires

Caption: Chris Sheridan is the founder of the House of Kin in Sudbury. He's been the chair of the board for the charity but is now stepping away. Chris joined us in studio to tell us about the House of Kin and his reasons for stepping away from it at this time.

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The founder of the House of Kin, Chris Sheridan, is set to retire from his role as chair of the board to spend more time with his grandchildren and wife.

The beginning of the House of Kin

After a late-night meeting at Memorial Hospital, Sheridan walked through the lobby and saw people sleeping on couches. In the parking lot he saw more people sleeping in cars. He returned and asked a security guard why people were sleeping outside and in the waiting room.
The guard said 'They're here to look after loved ones, but can't afford to pay for hotels."
That marked the beginning of the House of Kin.

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