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.

December 12, 2023

Devon’s Story

Story
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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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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May 25, 2023

Unconditional Love Conquers All

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When you think of the few thousand people experiencing poverty and homelessness Our Place serves each year, a story about true love…
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May 25, 2023

Finding Hope at Our WorkPlace

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In October 2022, Our WorkPlace celebrated five years of nourishing change and breaking down barriers for those living with challenges…
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May 25, 2023

Freedom and Acceptance at New Roads

Donor Impact
Self-described “functional addict” Dean was never homeless, didn’t face poverty or lose his job. But, like so many of those we…
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May 25, 2023

Meet the Chefs of Our Place

Donor Impact
Food has the amazing gift of bringing us together. Gathering for a meal and sharing with others around us is a universally joyful experience.…
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