Community Supporting Community since 1968

Society of Organized Services

WE ARE COMMUNITY

SOS is a volunteer-based non-profit organization meeting the needs and improving the lives of District 69 residents since 1968.

Click here to view the SOS Fall Program Guide
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Learn

Get to know the programs SOS offers, the needs we address in the community, and how you can help make a difference.

Volunteer

Support our community by sharing your time and talents. We are looking for volunteers to assist with events, programs, office support and in our Thrift Shop.

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Help us spread the word! Follow SOS online, share our mission with your network, and inspire others to get involved.

Support

Whether it’s a donation to SOS Thrift Shop, or a financial contribution to SOS programs and services — every bit of support helps strengthen local lives.

Take Part

Join Us in Making a Difference in
our Community

SOS thrift shop

SOS Thrift Shop

Open Monday to Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm

Donations accepted Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
from 10 am-2 pm
(Donation zone closed Tue, Thu, Sun)

Visit the Thrift Shop Page
SOS thrift shop

SOS Programs

For information about SOS programs and services, please call or visit our office at the SOS Community Services Centre.

Our office is open Monday to Friday,  8:30 am- 4:30 pm. (Closed daily from 12-1 pm, and Thursday mornings until 9:30 am.)

Phone: 250-248-2093

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SOS thrift shop

Join Us

We’re always looking for amazing volunteers.

Call 250-248-2093 ext. 230 or
email volunteer@sosd69.com

Visit the Volunteer Page

Shared Voices

Kind Words from Our Thrift
Shop Customers

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“Wonderful Thrift Shop, great variety. Money goes to worthy cause in Parksville.”

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“They have a little bit of everything, a place to treasure hunt, you never know what you can find.”

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Together, we’re building a stronger community

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We’re Here

Come Say Hello

SOS COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTRE

245 Hirst Avenue West, Parksville
PO Box 898, V9P 2G9
Phone: (250) 248-2093
Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
(closed 12 – 1 pm daily, Thursday mornings
until 9:30 am, and holidays).

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SOS Thrift Shop

188 Hirst Avenue West, Parksville
Phone: (250) 248-2532
Hours: Mon to Sat, 9 am – 4 pm
Donations accepted Mondays, Wednesdays,
Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am – 2 pm.
Closed holidays

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Society of Organized Services

Society of Organized Services

As a grassroots organization, SOS works with the support of community to address local needs.

Society of Organized Services

3 days ago

Society of Organized Services
🎃 The Costume Contest Results Are In! 👻Here are this year’s winners:🏆 People’s Choice Team Costume Award: SOS Thrift Shop – Garden Friends🧙‍♀️ Best Team Costume Award: SOS Administration – The Wizard of Oz🦉 Best Individual Costume Award: The Owl from the Garden Friends TeamThank you to everyone who joined in the fun and voted for their favourite costumes, and thank you to two of our Volunteer Board of Directors who came by to do the official judging 😊#HalloweenAtSOS #TeamSpirit #CommunityFun #SOS #ThriftShop #WizardOfOz #GardenFriends #OceansideCommunity #Halloween2025 #CostumeContest #HalloweenFun #TeamCostume #CommunitySpirit #ThriftShopFinds #OceansideBC #VolunteerAppreciation #CostumeWinners #WeAreCommunity ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

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🎃 We take Halloween very seriously at SOS — and this year’s costumes did not disappoint! 👻From spooky to spectacular, our teams brought the Halloween spirit to life. We hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween weekend! 🕸️Stay tuned... the SOS Team Costume Winners will be announced later today! 🏆✨#HalloweenAtSOS #TeamSpirit #CommunityFun #SpookySeason #HalloweenHighlights #SOS #District69 #Parksville #QualicumBeach #NanosoeBay #Oceanside #WeAreCommunity ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

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🚐💙 Thank you, Parksville Pharmasave for sponsoring the SOS Connecting Community Campaign! 🚐💙 Soon, you’ll see their logo on our new SOS Bus cruising through town — helping us provide opportunities, support, and fun outings for local residents.We’re so grateful to Pharmasave Parksville and to all our Connecting Community Campaign and Biz for Good partners who understand that supporting connection locally strengthens our community — and local business too! 💫#ConnectingCommunity #BizForGood #CommunitySupport #ParksvillePharmasave #SOS #VanIsle #Parksville #Qualicum #SupportLocal #TogetherWeThrive #SmallChangeBigImpact #SOS #WeAreCommunity ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

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🎁 It’s the 17th Annual Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive! 🎄From November 12–25, 2025, bring a new unwrapped toy, gift card, or cash donation to Cedars Restaurant & Lounge and enjoy a complimentary Traditional Breakfast — two eggs, bacon or sausage, breakfast potatoes, and toast! 🍳🥓Or, join the crowds, the community for the Toy Drive Breakfast Buffet on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 6:30–10 a.m. at Tigh-Na-Mara! Bring a donation and enjoy a free buffet breakfast while helping local families in need.✨ A Drive-Thru Toy Drop-Off will also be open 7:30–10:00 a.m. on November 26.All donations support SOS’s Caring for Community at Christmas program, ensuring every child and family in District 69 feels the warmth of the holidays. ❤️#TighNaMara #ToyDrive #CaringForCommunity #SOS #Parksville #QualicumBeach #ThriftyFoods #ThePulsePodcast #CHEKNews #TheNews #VancouverIsland #CommunitySupport #LocalLove #SOS #WeAreCommunity ... See MoreSee Less

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Celebrating 57 years of Community

Providing vital community programs
and services to local residents since 1968.

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  • 245 Hirst Avenue West

PO BOX 898 Parksville, BC V9P2G9

Charitable Number: 107021537RR0001

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