
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.


Community and the Path to Recovery
Donor ImpactNestled in a quiet, unassuming neighbourhood in Saanich, Jaymac Place houses a unique “family” that’s built on shared community,…
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Volunteering at Our Place Strengthens Community for All
Donor ImpactSome people may turn their heads to avoid interacting with those experiencing homelessness and poverty in our community, unsure, and…
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Planting Seeds of Hope through Work
Donor ImpactMany people might be surprised to learn that a big part of what we do at Our Place is nourishing change by supporting the people we…
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Walking through the Minefield of Addiction towards Hope
Donor ImpactThe perfect gift is unique to each individual, but the greatest gift of all can be the strength to save your own life. “People tell…
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Thomas’s Story
StoryThomas has never had trouble excelling at anything he puts his mind to, but he has struggled in the past to find true purpose.
That…
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Maree’s Story
StoryWhile Maree is a beacon of sunshine as a volunteer in Our Place’s computer lab, it’s her grit and determination that make her story…
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Dustin’s Story
StoryWhen he was six years old, Dustin’s mom remarried and his new step-dad adopted him. It was a new beginning for his family, but unfortunately…
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Jordan’s Story
StoryThe perfect gift is unique to each individual, but the greatest gift of all can be the strength to save your own life.
“I am the…
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Max’s Story
StoryIf there is one thing Max has learned in his young life, it’s that recovery takes time. It is not as simple as flicking a switch…
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Mitchell’s Story
StoryAs a young boy growing up in Shawnigan Lake, Mitchell loved sports. In fact, after first donning skates at the age of two, he became…
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Beverly & Andrew’s Volunteer Story
StoryWhat do you do at the end of a long, hard week of running your own home-based business? If you are Beverly and Andrew, you spend every…
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