Paul and Asha Arora are longtime supporters of Our Place Society who show us what it means to be committed to caring for our shared community. Paul had a longtime career with Dodd’s Furniture and the couple found out about Our Place while volunteering with Gordy Dodd’s team at his annual Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners serving those in need at Our Place’s downtown community centre.

Now retired, and enjoying time with their children and grandchildren, Paul and Asha continue to give generously to organizations supporting the community that helped them thrive as a young family after moving to Victoria from India.

“We live a simple life, it’s enough. We have received many blessings and others need help,” says Paul.

November marks a special occasion as Paul, Asha, and their family celebrate Guru Nanak Gurpurab, a celebration commemorating the birth of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak. As their temple prepares for the celebrations, Paul and Asha make their own preparations by purchasing and donating 60 warm jackets to Our Place Society’s community centre right in time for the colder weather. Beyond this generous contribution every year, Paul and Asha’s devotion to Guru Nanak’s teachings inspires them to donate at least 10% of all their income to local organizations like Our Place. Their generosity and commitment to our shared community has made them a steadfast pillar for people receiving support at Our Place.

Our endless thanks to Paul, Asha, and their family.