Heart of the Matter

Oct 03 2023 2
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The Our Place podcast, Heart of the Matter, is designed to bring local experts and thought leaders together to discuss the issues surrounding homelessness, addiction, poverty, and mental health challenges in Greater Victoria. Our goal is not only to inform our donors of the changing nature of the struggling population that we serve, but also to be a voice that seeks solutions. We want to find better ways to deliver hope and belonging to belonging to those suffering on our streets.

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Brian Cox - Our Place Meal Service

Oct 03 2023 19 mins  
Our Place Food Services Manager Brian Cox chats with Steven Seltzer about the history of Our Place's food services, including some funny anecdotes, and the challenges he and his team faces with the rising cost of food.

Homeless Count Part 2 - The Results

Sep 04 2023 22 mins  
Our Place's Steven Seltzer talks to Diana Gibson about the 2023 Homeless Count in Greater Victoria. They discuss the results and impacts.

Ian Batey - Police Victim Services

Aug 31 2023 30 mins  
Our Place's Steven Seltzer chats with Ian Batey of Police Victim Services in Greater Victoria

Victoria Councillor Dave Thompson

Aug 09 2023 29 mins  
Our Place Director of Communications Grant McKenzie chats with City of Victoria Councillor Dave Thompson about problems and solutions surrounding homelessness, addiction, missing middle, and more.

Soap For Hope Canada with CEO Anne McIntyre

Jul 24 2023 20 mins  
Anne McIntyre with Soap For Hope Canada joins Our Place's Steven Seltzer for a chat about how the two organizations work together to assist people who are struggling in our community.

Margo Goodhand, Board Chair, Our Place Society

Jun 12 2023 25 mins  
Our Place's Grant McKenzie chats with Margo Goodhand, Board Chair of Our Place's Board of Directors, about her role in the organization, the current state of homelessness on our streets, and what she sees for the future. Margo is also the author of Runaway Wives and Rogue Feminists, an award-winning history of Canada's women's shelter movement, and a former journali

Business Leaders - Big Wheel Burger & The Natural Hair Salon

May 22 2023 30 mins  
Our Place's Steven Seltzer talks with Caleb McNeil of Big Wheel Burger and Natalie Grunberg-Ferreira of The Natural Hair Salon about the challenges they each face in running a successful business, and their support of Our Place and the people it serves.

Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto

May 01 2023 24 mins  
Our Place's Steven Seltzer chats with Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto about housing, crime, and supports for people experiencing homelessness. Our goal is not only to inform our donors of the changing nature of the struggling population that we serve, but also to be a voice that seeks solutions. We want to find better ways to deliver hope and belonging to those suffering on our st

Point In Time Count with Diana Gibson

Apr 10 2023 22 mins  
Our Place's Steven Seltzer chats with Diana Gibson of the Community Social Planning Council about conducting the 2023 Point In Time count in Victoria.

Dr. Julian Somers - treatment and prevention of addiction

Mar 20 2023 36 mins  
Our Place Director of Communications Grant McKenzie talks with Dr. Julian Somers, clinical psychologist and professor at Simon Fraser University who specializes in the treatment and prevention of addiction.