
Lee’s Story
StoryNew Roads Manager, Lee Sundquist, joined the team 3 years ago. Her talent and compassion as a leader are an integral part of the community’s…

Naomi’s Story
StoryOutside, it’s cold and people are feeling some trepidation about the first weeks of 2025. Inside the Our Place Community Centre,…

Veronica’s Story
StoryFor Veronica Osborn, service is a way of life.
After a rewarding 37-year career with BC’s provincial government and leadership…

Dennis’s Story
StoryDennis is a veteran of the Canadian military and served in Afghanistan in the 1980s. Having worked his way into a position of leadership…

Ryan’s Story
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Even before he was old enough to understand what addiction really was, Ryan felt its effects.
“I had a fairly normal childhood,”…

Lloyd’s Story
StoryA few months ago, the Our Place Community Centre was treated to a meal where the usual fare of oatmeal was upgraded to nutritious and…

Clean Teams
StoryOne 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…

Travis’s Story
StoryWhen Travis was at his lowest point — dope sick and living on Pandora — he used to pray “Please don’t let me wake up.” Death…

Dan’s Story
StoryDan was your average teenager. His parents divorced when he was around 5, he played high school football, loved music and played in…

Devon’s Story
StoryIt 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…