News & Events
Volunteering at Our Place Strengthens Community for All
Donor Impact
Some people may turn their heads to avoid interacting with those experiencing homelessness and poverty in our community, unsure, and even afraid, of what they might see or experience if they do. Grayg Mitrou, an Application architect and small business owner, and now a member of Our Place’s dedicated team of 300+ volunteers, shares that […]
Planting Seeds of Hope through Work
Donor Impact
Many people might be surprised to learn that a big part of what we do at Our Place is nourishing change by supporting the people we serve – whom we call our family members – to find purpose and ways to contribute through teamwork, skills training, and employment. Our WorkPlace Breaking barriers, building skills and […]
Walking through the Minefield of Addiction towards Hope
Donor Impact
The perfect gift is unique to each individual, but the greatest gift of all can be the strength to save your own life. “People tell me I have a really impactful story,” says Jordan, Team Lead at New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community, and a recovering addict. “In a nutshell, I am the only surviving member […]
Thomas’s Story
Story
Thomas has never had trouble excelling at anything he puts his mind to, but he has struggled in the past to find true purpose. That all changed, however, when he first walked through the doors of Our Place some 15 years ago. The building was still under construction, the very first housing residents were just […]
Maree’s Story
Story
While 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 resonate with those she helps. Born in Melbourne, Australia, as the eldest of five siblings, Maree first noticed something wasn’t quite right after going through puberty. “I suffered from depression, but […]
A Christmas Carol
Event
CBC Victoria and Our Place present A Christmas Carol 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. CBC and Our Place present a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Friday, Dec. 8 […]
Dustin’s Story
Story
When 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 “my step-dad was not a very nice man,” says Dustin, 42. Violence at the hands of his step-father, (“There were weeks when I couldn’t attend school,” he says) led to […]
Portraits of Caring
Event
Portraits of Caring IT’S YOUR TURN: For the past few years, renowned local artist Elfrida Schragen has painted portraits of community leaders. This year, you have the opportunity to have a personal portrait done by Mrs. Schragen. Consider a portrait of a spouse, your children, other family members, treasured pets, CEO, board member etc. Each […]
