
Why I’m Proud of Pride
StoryOne of my proudest moments of participating in the Victoria Pride Parade was when a young, pre-op transgender woman said that she never…
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Miatreya’s Story
Story“It is overwhelming what you see on the streets. The pain, the suffering, and the children. My God, the children who are out there…
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Meet Aura
StoryOverdose Prevention Site at Our Place
There are two startling statistics in the first three months of Our Place operating an Overdose…
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Clifford’s Story
StoryAt the end of a hard shift, most of us look forward to heading home, getting into something cozy, and relaxing. For Clifford, however,…
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Lloyd’s Story
StoryLloyd freely admits he has made his fair share of mistakes, but for the most part he was able to stand on his own two feet while supporting…
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Jerry’s Story
StoryWearing a Pink Floyd T-shirt, it’s evident that music has always played an important role in Jerry’s life. When asked when he got…
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Karen’s Story
StoryJackie is wrapped in a warm blanket when Karen gently clasps her hands around Jackie’s feet. "I can feel energy traveling up my entire…
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Kari’s Story
StoryMany of us face obstacles in our daily lives that challenge even the toughest individuals, but for Kari that very first obstacle nearly…
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Dave’s Story
StoryThere are many roads that lead to Our Place, whether you arrive as a volunteer, staff member or someone in need.
Quite often, those…
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Mabel’s Story
StoryAt the age of 60, Mabel accomplished one of her lifelong goals.
She graduated high school.
"I didn’t really do great in school…
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