
Bruce’s Story
StoryHousing 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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Normand’s Story
StoryNormand — 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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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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Janet’s Volunteer Story
Story“I’ve been a volunteer with Our Place for several years,” says Janet who enjoys helping out at reception and in both kitchens.…
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