Coldest Night of the Year

Feb. 22, 2025

Coldest Night of the Year is a national community walkathon in support of people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Each February we take to the streets of downtown Victoria and the Westshore. Leaving the comfort and warmth of our homes we walk in solidarity, raising funds and support for our neighbours in need.

Registration is now open for Coldest Night 2025!

Register for the Pandora walk here

Register for the Westshore walk here

Last year, our community raised over $192,000 between our two walk locations. With your support we can make even more of an impact! Please consider gathering a team together and joining us in person or virtually for our 2km or 5km walks.

Limited Sponsorships Available. Please contact rachelh@ourplacesociety.com to learn more today.

Hope Blooms on Pandora

March. 22, 2025 – Save the Date!

As the cherry blossoms bloom on Pandora, join Our Place for a hope-filled spring brunch in support of Pathways off Pandora.

Sponsorships Available. Please contact rachelh@ourplacesociety.com to learn more today.

Throw a fundraising event in support of Our Place Society!

Showcase your talents, and support people struggling with poverty and homelessness in our community by throwing a third party fundraiser with Our Place!

We embrace creativity and are happy to brainstorm with you and help promote your campaign! Have an amazing time with your community, while raising funds to support our neighbours in  need.

Some examples of successful third party events we have seen include:

• Art shows
• Golf tournaments
• Bottle drive
• Bake sale
• Musical or Theatre Performance
• Yoga class
• Cold plunge challenge

Please contact rachelh@ourplacesociety.com to learn more today!

Sponsor a Meal at Our Place

Our Place serves over 1,400 meals every day to the most vulnerable citizens of Greater Victoria. Your meal sponsorship allows us to enhance our nourishing meals and keep up with rising food costs.

When you sponsor a meal, you have the option of coming to the community centre and helping the kitchen team serve your meal. This is a meaningful team-building event for up to 7 people and a fantastic way to demonstrate your support and care.

After your meal service, we are delighted to offer you a tour of our community centre and an opportunity to talk about our services.

Looking for a larger group activity? Please consider sponsoring multiple meals, or our Care Kit program.

Meal sponsorship starts at $600 with Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner available. Book your sponsored meal today by emailing rachelh@ourplacesociety.com

Hungry Hearts: Victoria’s premiere culinary showdown and gala

Thanks to our incredible chefs, donors, and sponsors we raised a record-shattering $310,000 in support of Our Place’s Woman’s Therapeutic Recovery Community! Thank you for helping break the cycle of addiction for women, families, and our community. We are thrilled to open the doors for women in recovery this winter!

Our Place is opening the first long-term women’s addiction recovery community on Vancouver Island. This ground-breaking initiative is slated to open this winter at the New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community. All funds raised at Hungry Hearts 2024 will directly support this life changing and life saving support for the most vulnerable people in society- women battling addiction.

Congratulations to the Hungry Hearts Champion: Chef Curtis Toth of Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

Royal Victoria Marathon

Our Place is one of the official charities of the Royal Victoria Marathon! Make your miles count by registering to run and fundraise on behalf of Our Place. Marathon weekend takes place in October.

Training, fundraising and running in a marathon is an incredible milestone, and we’re here to support you! We’ll provide you with a fundraising kit, including tips and tricks to help get you started. And, to show our appreciation, you’ll receive a post-race recovery package, as well as recognition on our social media and website.

Learn more at runvictoriamarathon.com or by emailing rachelh@ourplacesociety.com

Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

On Friday, Dec.13 join Our Place and CBC for a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at First metUnited Church on Balmoral. It’s the Christmas message full of hope, redemption and . . . ghosts.

Featuring the vocal talents of CBC Radio personalities, Reach Choir and some very special guests. This uplifting in-person event promises to be a heart-warming evening for the whole family!