At Our Place Society, we’re committed to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty. More than 1,400 meals are served across Our Place sites every day. Our downtown community centre offers hot showers, free clothing, medical services, wellness programs, addictions counseling, and more. We also provide housing for 500 people across eight sites, from transitional shelters to long-term supportive housing. Meanwhile, our New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community welcomes individuals striving to overcome substance use disorders.

Ways to Give

  • Sponsor a Meal

    Sponsoring a meal is a fantastic way to get involved at Our Place! When you sponsor a meal, you have the option of coming to the community centre to help serve it. For more information about sponsored meals, please click here.

  • Corporate Giving & Sponsorships

    Corporate groups are invited to support Our Place Society through donations and sponsorships, or by hosting third-party events. You can learn more about corporate giving and sponsorship opportunities here.

  • Attend or Host an Event

    Your support helps transform lives at Our Place events. Read about our upcoming events here, or we invite you to host a bake sale, art show, or creative event of your own – every bit of support counts! For more info, contact Rachel at Rachelh@ourplacesociety.com

Are you looking to support Our Place in a way that isn’t listed here? For instance, by
donating a car? Please get in touch, we’d love to discuss it with you. You can email
donor@ourplacesociety.com or call donor services at 250-940-5060.

Legacy Giving & Planned Gifts

Wills & Estate Giving

Legacy giving is a meaningful way to make a lasting impact. By including Our Place in your will, you ensure that your generosity supports your community long into the future. Legacy giving also offers unique benefits, such as reducing estate taxes and capital gains. Your gift, big or small, can provide shelter, meals, and hope for those in need. Join us in creating a better future – your legacy can make a difference.

Donor Advised Funds

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are a powerful way to support Our Place Society with flexibility and ease. By directing your DAF contributions to us, you can help provide essential services and support for those experiencing homelessness and poverty. We ensure your funds are managed transparently and wisely, maximizing the benefit to our community. Partner with us through your DAF to create lasting change.

Securities

We gratefully accept donations of publicly listed securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. This is a very tax-efficient way to help nourish those in need because the Canada Revenue Agency does not tax capital gains on publicly listed securities which are donated directly to a registered charity (rather than first being sold). In addition, you will receive a tax receipt for the full value of your donation when the securities are transferred.
To view the securities donation form, please click here.

Our team would love to answer any questions you have about legacy giving and planned gifts.

Our Work

Our Place Society has grown from a unique inner-city community centre to multiple locations serving Greater Victoria’s most vulnerable.

Stories

Transforming lives begins with something as simple as a friendly smile and a non-judgmental ear. That’s why Our Place believes in offering a hand up.

Donor Impact

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