Stories

Together with our community and generous supporters, we make transformation possible every day.

It often begins with simple acts of kindness — a smile, a meal, a listening ear — and grows into recovery, stability, and renewed hope. We help create the foundation for lives to be rebuilt and futures reimagined. Here are just some of the ways we work together to bring about that transformation.

July 22, 2026

The First Step – Home Team

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Street Outreach through Derek's eyes Every journey begins somewhere. At Our Place, that journey often begins with outreach. Long…
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July 21, 2026

Cillian’s Story

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There was a time when Cillian Donachie thought he might never paint again. As a young man, Cillian showed enough artistic talent…
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July 21, 2026

James’s Story

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James: Finding Purpose on a Blank Canvas As I stepped into James' room, I felt as though I had wandered into a small art gallery. Every…
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June 26, 2026

Amanda’s Story

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When Amanda first arrived in Victoria, it felt like an escape. She carried with her a quiet certainty about who she was—“I heard…
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June 23, 2026

Joel and Zoe’s Story

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Joel never expected losing his dentures would affect so much of his daily life. Like many people experiencing homelessness in…
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June 18, 2026

Jonathan’s Story

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Jonathan never expected to stay at Our Place. When he first became a paramedic, Our Place's Community Centre was simply meant to…
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June 3, 2026

Doug’s Story

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Doug never imagined he would become homeless at 72 years old. When the COVID pandemic hit Alberta hard, Doug and his wife Linda…
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May 1, 2026

Kim’s Story

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Kim and her daughter Leeanna are residents at Muncey Place Supportive Housing, operated by Our Place. But, it wasn’t long ago that…
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April 1, 2026

Barb’s Story

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  For many in our community, Easter isn’t about chocolates or egg hunts. It’s a hot turkey dinner they can rely on and…
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January 30, 2026

Dan’s Story

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From an early age, Dan had no expectation of stability. “My childhood was chaotic,” he says. His mother struggled with addiction,…
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November 20, 2025

Dan’s Story: Update

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Almost two years ago, we introduced you to Dan (see Our Place’s Winter 2024 newsletter on our website). At that time, he was living…
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November 4, 2025

Deanne’s Story

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Growing up in Ottawa, Deanne is fluent in French, attended conservatory-level music programs, and performed flute and piano at a professional…
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