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.

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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October 15, 2025

Lorelei’s Story

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We all deserve to be home and amongst loved ones for the holidays. For Albina St. Supportive Housing resident, Lorelei, this year—she…
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August 22, 2025

Sean’s Story

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If you attended Our Place’s annual Coldest Night of the Year walkathon in the past two years, you would have heard from an inspiring…
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August 22, 2025

Cory’s Story

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Cory works in shipping and receiving at Our Place. He helps with transporting produce, donations of clothing, equipment and more to…
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August 22, 2025

Debra’s Story

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The Our Place community centre on Pandora is so much more than a place to find a hot meal. Family Member, Debra Bell, knows this better…
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March 12, 2025

Lee’s Story

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New Roads Manager, Lee Sundquist, joined the team 3 years ago. Her talent and compassion as a leader are an integral part of the community’s…
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March 3, 2025

Naomi’s Story

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Outside, it’s cold and people are feeling some trepidation about the first weeks of 2025. Inside the Our Place Community Centre,…
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February 4, 2025

Veronica’s Story

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For Veronica Osborn, service is a way of life. After a rewarding 37-year career with BC’s provincial government and leadership…
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December 11, 2024

Dennis’s Story

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Dennis is a veteran of the Canadian military and served in Afghanistan in the 1980s. Having worked his way into a position of leadership…
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Ryan's story
October 24, 2024

Ryan’s Story

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Even before he was old enough to understand what addiction really was, Ryan felt its effects. “I had a fairly normal childhood,”…
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