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 rather than a hand out. The lives that have been transformed because of the love, support and friendship that radiates within our building is incredible. See a few of our stories below, plus more stories can be found on our Donor Impact and Gratitude pages.

February 4, 2025

Veronica’s Story

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For Veronica Osborn, service is a way of life. After a rewarding 37-year career with BC’s provincial government and leadership…
December 11, 2024

Dennis’s Story

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Dennis is a veteran of the Canadian military and served in Afghanistan in the 1980s. Having worked his way into a position of leadership…
October 24, 2024

Ryan’s Story

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Even before he was old enough to understand what addiction really was, Ryan felt its effects. “I had a fairly normal childhood,”…
September 19, 2024

Lloyd’s Story

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A few months ago, the Our Place Community Centre was treated to a meal where the usual fare of oatmeal was upgraded to nutritious and…
June 18, 2024

Clean Teams

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One of the first suggestions that Jim has for the Clean Team at My Place is to rename it the Care Team. “Because we care about our…
June 18, 2024

Travis’s Story

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When Travis was at his lowest point — dope sick and living on Pandora — he used to pray “Please don’t let me wake up.” Death…
February 1, 2024

Dan’s Story

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Dan was your average teenager. His parents divorced when he was around 5, he played high school football, loved music and played in…
December 12, 2023

Devon’s Story

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It only takes one hour a week to give Devon a reason to keep on fighting. It’s during those precious 60 minutes that she gets to…
October 25, 2023

Bruce’s Story

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Housing changed everything for Bruce. Not only did it get him off the streets, but it gave him the courage to change his life. Born…
June 15, 2023

Normand’s Story

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Normand — known on the streets of Victoria as The Poet — is a man who feels immensely. His thoughts come to him in poetry, the…
February 7, 2023

Thomas’s Story

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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…
January 26, 2023

Maree’s Story

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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…

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