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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