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.

September 21, 2015

Dave’s Story

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September 21, 2015

There are many roads that lead to Our Place, whether you arrive as a volunteer, staff member or someone in need. Quite often, those…

September 21, 2015

Mabel’s Story

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September 21, 2015

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

May 25, 2015

John’s Story

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May 25, 2015

Healing can come from the most unexpected places: planting a tree or mopping a floor, but perhaps the strongest connection is when…

January 5, 2015

Mark’s Story

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January 5, 2015

When he was only seven years old, Mark suffered the first of two serious head injuries that forever changed his life. While riding…

December 3, 2014

Rose’s Story

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December 3, 2014

When Rose was studying to earn her Business Administration degree in Prince George, she never set her sights on future goals or dreams. But…

July 9, 2014

Al’s Story

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July 9, 2014

When you first meet Al, you are taken in by his eyes: clear, strong and focused. But those eyes also contain a vulnerability that tells…

July 9, 2014

Gordie’s Story

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July 9, 2014

“What I’m scared of, terrified of, is that I’m going to go back to it. But I don’t want to go back,” says family member Gordie…

July 9, 2014

Gordon’s Story

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July 9, 2014

If you walk into Our Place on a Wednesday afternoon, you’ll find a line of people waiting for Gordon. Every week this gentle man…

July 9, 2014

Don’s Story

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July 9, 2014

“It’s like a game of snakes and ladders,” says long-time Victoria resident, Don McLeod, about injuries due to a recent bicycle…

July 9, 2014

Shawn’s story

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July 9, 2014

“My dad was a long-standing member of the Victoria street community,” says Shawn, 29, as he sips a coffee at the end of his work…

July 9, 2014

Shirley’s Story

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July 9, 2014

If you step into the Our Place Society building during the weekdays, you will probably see Shirley’s smiling face. Here from 6:30…

July 9, 2014

Jerome’s Story

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July 9, 2014

Jerome has moved into stable housing for the first time in years. He is three years clean and faces this transition with confidence,…