Our Staff

Maggie is the Founder and Director of Cradle & Kind. Maggie saw the glaring need to help babies in Hamilton and Halton when another organization that was delivering baby hampers stopped functioning. In 2013, with the help of family and friends, Maggie started Cradle & Kind out of her home. The first Christmas they helped 10 families and since then over 400 families have been served by Cradle & Kind. What is Maggie’s motivation to continue this mission? She says "We need to show our neighbours they are not alone- especially the littlest ones in our community".

With a background in child development, supporting at-risk youth, and assisting families facing food insecurity, Shaz brings extensive experience in community development across the Hamilton and Halton region. Each week, Shaz welcomes generous donors who bring in boxes of gently used clothing and often share stories about their kids’ favourite items. With a heart for people and a community-driven mindset, Shaz coordinates our dedicated team of volunteers to ensure all donated items are inspected, cleaned, and prepared for the boutique floor for families to access.