
Amanda’s Story
StoryWhen 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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Joel and Zoe’s Story
StoryJoel never expected losing his dentures would affect so much of his daily life.
Like many people experiencing homelessness in…
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Jonathan’s Story
StoryJonathan 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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Doug’s Story
StoryDoug 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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Kim’s Story
StoryKim 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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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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Dan’s Story
StoryFrom an early age, Dan had no expectation of stability. “My childhood was chaotic,” he says.
His mother struggled with addiction,…
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Dan’s Story: Update
StoryAlmost 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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Deanne’s Story
StoryGrowing 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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Lorelei’s Story
StoryWe 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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