VICTORIA, BC – Our Place Society recently showcased a video titled ‘Hope & Belonging’ at their annual gala event, A Taste of Britain, held at Crystal Gardens.  The goal of Our Place is to give a ‘hand up’ to people who are down on their luck and need a place to sleep, a hot lunch, or counseling on how to get off the street.  The video showed guests at the fundraiser event what Our Place does so as to build an understanding of issues facing the homeless and describe how the community centre can help.  The video was met with praise from board members at Our Place, as well as from guests at the fundraiser who said it gave them an emotional connection to the society.  The consensus was that the video helped raise funds for Our Place by touching the audience in a meaningful way.

“A Taste of Britain came alive through the video presentation by Aclara Promotions,” said Reverend Al Tysick of Our Place, referring to the production company that made the film, “what a gift of kindness and generosity.”  To help add depth to the film, the Aclara Promotions team was given a full tour of the facility, which included very clean showering areas, a games room, nursing stations and a host of other services.  They were also able to film one of the permanent housing units, and to catch the large kitchen in action.  “Our Place Society has really dispelled the myth that street life has to end in tragedy,” said Christopher Ruffell, principal of Aclara promotions, “Our Place is a living model for empowerment and hope.”

‘Hope & Belonging at Victoria’s Our Place Society’ can be viewed at Aclara Promotions – Click Here to View

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Our Place is a non-profit society formed by the alliance of the Open Door and The Upper Room in 2006. It offers a sense of belonging to Greater Victoria’s most vulnerable citizens. Our Place provides a home, nourishment and hope through living, sharing, learning and worshipping together.

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VICTORIA, BC – Aclara Promotions is elated to share a new documentary, ‘Natural Growth: The Story of Dockside Green’.  It premiered at the EcoDoc film showing in Victoria, BC on October 7th, 2009.  The theme of this event was ecology, and topics ranged from First Nations issues to ground water depletion.  Aclara Promotions looked into sustainable development, using the Dockside Green building development as a model.  Out of 15 entries, Natural Growth was chosen to receive ‘The People’s Choice Award’.

The documentary touched on hot topics associated with sustainability.  Dockside Green’s multi-use building development was envisioned using ‘the triple bottom line’ as a primary principle.  This principle champions the idea that society, ecology and economy must be given equal weight when considering any development strategy.  Dockside most notably treats its own sewage, creates power from wind turbines, and offers affordable housing.  “It is an inspirational development,” says Aclara Promotions writer/director, Jordan Harbour, “If this video can help spread sustainable values to the public, I will be thrilled.”

Experts from multiple fields were called upon to take part in the documentary.  The final edit saw appearances from Deborrah Curran (a leader in smart growth law), Frank D’Ambrosio (Victoria’s premier architect), and Dean Fortin (the Mayor of the City of Victoria).  Christopher Ruffell, the film’s producer, was thrilled with the passion shown by those interviewed.  “We’re excited to have such a range of excellent participants who could speak to the unique qualities of Dockside Green”.

‘Natural Growth: The Story of Dockside Green’ can be viewed online in HD at Aclara Promotions – Click Here

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Related Links:
Natural Growth Press Release
Deborah Curran & Company Website
The City of Victoria Website
Mayor Dean Fortin’s Website
Dockside Green’s Website
Dockside’s Architect’s Busby Perkins + Wil Website
Farmer Construction’s Website
Selkirk’s Architect Fran D’Ambrosio’s Website