Upcoming Special Events

Hungry Hearts: Victoria’s premiere culinary showdown and gala fundraiser for Our Place Society

On September 21, eight of the region’s top chefs will join Our Place at Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort for Hungry Hearts 2024. An exciting competition to create the most heartfelt dishes, Hungry Hearts is a celebration of Victoria’s culinary excellence and caring culture.

This 10th annual Hungry Hearts is a milestone event and pivotal opportunity to break the cycle of addiction for the women of Vancouver Island. Our Place is poised to introduce a dedicated Women’s Recovery Program at their New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community. This groundbreaking initiative will be the first long-term recovery program for women on the Island and is slated to open in the summer of 2024.

Not just a culinary event, but a heartfelt gathering of community and business leaders, Hungry Hearts spotlights stories of compassion, inspiration, and hope. This uplifting evening features elevated cuisine, auction prizes, live music, and networking opportunities; all in support of a fantastic cause.

We are currently looking for businesses and community groups to become sponsors and auction donors for Hungry Hearts. A fantastic marketing opportunity that directly supports the vital community services of Our Place Society, please contact rachelh@ourplacesociety.com to learn more today.

Coldest Night of the Year

The Coldest Night of the Year is a community walkathon in support of people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Every February, we take to the streets of downtown Victoria and the Westshore. Leaving the comfort and warmth of our homes we walk in solidarity, raising funds and support for our neighbours in need.

Thank you for making the Coldest Night 2024, our most successful walkathon yet! We are already excited for Coldest Night 2025!

Third Party Events:

Consider throwing a fundraising event in support of Our Place Society!

Have an amazing time, showcase your talents, and support people struggling with poverty and homelessness in our community.

Some examples of successful third party events we have seen include:

• Art shows
• Sports event
• Bottle drive
• Clothing or item drive
• Bake sale
• Musical or Theatre Performance
• Yoga class
• Cold plunge challenge

We embrace creativity and are happy to brainstorm with you and help promote your campaign! We want you to have an amazing time with your community, while raising funds to support our neighbours in  need.

Please contact rachelh@ourplacesociety.com to learn more.