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.

Karen's story

January 7, 2016

Karen’s Story

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January 7, 2016

Jackie is wrapped in a warm blanket when Karen gently clasps her hands around Jackie’s feet. "I can feel energy traveling up my entire…

January 7, 2016

Kari’s Story

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January 7, 2016

Many of us face obstacles in our daily lives that challenge even the toughest individuals, but for Kari that very first obstacle nearly…

September 21, 2015

Dave’s Story

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September 21, 2015

There are many roads that lead to Our Place, whether you arrive as a volunteer, staff member or someone in need. Quite often, those…

Mabel's story

September 21, 2015

Mabel’s Story

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September 21, 2015

At the age of 60, Mabel accomplished one of her lifelong goals. She graduated high school. "I didn’t really do great in school…

May 25, 2015

John’s Story

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May 25, 2015

Healing can come from the most unexpected places: planting a tree or mopping a floor, but perhaps the strongest connection is when…

January 5, 2015

Mark’s Story

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January 5, 2015

When he was only seven years old, Mark suffered the first of two serious head injuries that forever changed his life. While riding…

December 3, 2014

Rose’s Story

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December 3, 2014

When Rose was studying to earn her Business Administration degree in Prince George, she never set her sights on future goals or dreams. But…

July 9, 2014

Al’s Story

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July 9, 2014

When you first meet Al, you are taken in by his eyes: clear, strong and focused. But those eyes also contain a vulnerability that tells…

July 9, 2014

Gordie’s Story

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July 9, 2014

“What I’m scared of, terrified of, is that I’m going to go back to it. But I don’t want to go back,” says family member Gordie…

July 9, 2014

Gordon’s Story

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July 9, 2014

If you walk into Our Place on a Wednesday afternoon, you’ll find a line of people waiting for Gordon. Every week this gentle man…

July 9, 2014

Don’s Story

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July 9, 2014

“It’s like a game of snakes and ladders,” says long-time Victoria resident, Don McLeod, about injuries due to a recent bicycle…

July 9, 2014

Shawn’s story

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July 9, 2014

“My dad was a long-standing member of the Victoria street community,” says Shawn, 29, as he sips a coffee at the end of his work…

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