Stories

Together with our community and generous supporters, we make transformation possible every day.

It often begins with simple acts of kindness — a smile, a meal, a listening ear — and grows into recovery, stability, and renewed hope. We help create the foundation for lives to be rebuilt and futures reimagined. Here are just some of the ways we work together to bring about that transformation.

September 19, 2024

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…
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Clean Team Caledonia
June 18, 2024

Clean Teams

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One 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…
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Travis' story
June 18, 2024

Travis’s Story

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When Travis was at his lowest point — dope sick and living on Pandora — he used to pray “Please don’t let me wake up.” Death…
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February 1, 2024

Dan’s Story

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Dan was your average teenager. His parents divorced when he was around 5, he played high school football, loved music and played in…
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December 12, 2023

Devon’s Story

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It 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…
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December 6, 2023

One Hour of Hope

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It 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…
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November 6, 2023

Finding hope in the moment through Spiritual Care

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It’s hard not to get emotional talking to Jordan Shaw, Our Place’s Spiritual Care Worker, as he describes what he experiences and…
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October 25, 2023

Bruce’s Story

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Housing changed everything for Bruce. Not only did it get him off the streets, but it gave him the courage to change his life. Born…
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September 29, 2023

Home Sweet Home

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“This building is an absolute dream to operate,” says Aarmin Purewal, Operational Manager of Housing and Shelters at Our Place,…
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August 29, 2023

Moments of Hope and Belonging

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As the pandemic becomes part of our collective history, Our Place is shifting direction back to our roots and returning to our core…
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August 9, 2023

Peers Helping Peers

Volunteer Stories
A huge asset to Our Place is our team of dedicated volunteers. Within that group of 300+ volunteers you’ll find a group called Peers…
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Normand's story
June 15, 2023

Normand’s Story

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Normand — known on the streets of Victoria as The Poet — is a man who feels immensely. His thoughts come to him in poetry, the…
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