Victoria boy’s sleeping bag drive
Kindergartener Tate Parker has been collecting donated sleeping bags, so he can distribute them to homeless people on Christmas Eve.…
Let’s Change Our Perspective
Let's Change Our Perspective on Homelessness
With the generous support of 2 Burley Men Moving and CTV, we have created a new commercial…
Recovery Floor – new initiative
Our Place Society supports Greater Victoria’s most vulnerable citizens, and now has a residential floor dedicated to helping those…
Food Truck Gala – Businessman Gives Back
Local businessman Scott Burley doesn’t hide the fact that he enjoys a good lunch served from one of Victoria’s gourmet food trucks.…
Easter 2015
What does it mean to share an Easter meal at Our Place and be treated with the respect, kindness and love that we all deserve? Staff,…
Don Evans on Citizens Forum
Executive Director Don Evans discusses homelessness and poverty in Greater Victoria, and how Our Place is meeting people where they…
Aboriginal Housing Advocates
Imagine being homeless and every time you see a vacancy for an apartment, the landlord takes one look and says, “We’re full.”…
Finding Love at Our Place
It isn't every day that we get to celebrate a romance 20 years in the making here at Our Place. Neither Lisa or Ward can drive. He’s…
MLA Carole James praises Our Place
Carole James, MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill makes a statement in the British Columbia Legislative Assembly acknowledging the work of…
Mammogram Screening
Canadian health officials recommend that women between the ages of 50 and 69 have breast screening mammograms once every two years.…