Lloyd’s Story
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A few months ago, the Our Place Community Centre was treated to a meal where the usual fare of oatmeal was upgraded to nutritious and…
Clean Teams
StoryOne of the first suggestions that Jim has for the Clean Team at My Place is to rename it the Care Team.
“Because we care about our…
Travis’s Story
StoryWhen Travis was at his lowest point — dope sick and living on Pandora — he used to pray “Please don’t let me wake up.” Death…
Dan’s Story
StoryDan was your average teenager. His parents divorced when he was around 5, he played high school football, loved music and played in…
Devon’s Story
StoryIt only takes one hour a week to give Devon a reason to keep on fighting. It’s during those precious 60 minutes that she gets to…
Bruce’s Story
StoryHousing changed everything for Bruce. Not only did it get him off the streets, but it gave him the courage to change his life.
Born…
Normand’s Story
StoryNormand — known on the streets of Victoria as The Poet — is a man who feels immensely. His thoughts come to him in poetry, the…
Thomas’s Story
StoryThomas has never had trouble excelling at anything he puts his mind to, but he has struggled in the past to find true purpose.
That…
Maree’s Story
StoryWhile Maree is a beacon of sunshine as a volunteer in Our Place’s computer lab, it’s her grit and determination that make her story…
Dustin’s Story
StoryWhen he was six years old, Dustin’s mom remarried and his new step-dad adopted him. It was a new beginning for his family, but unfortunately…