SOS Biz for Good

Business is the

bedrock

of our community

You help create a healthy economy and a happy community. You provide meaningful jobs and attract new visitors and new development.

Prosperous communities cannot exist without vibrant business communities.

Vibrant businesses are those that respect their employees, value their customers, and engage with the community where they do business.

You measure success not only by shareholder return but by the impact you make in your community. You understand that by doing good you can attract and retain dedicated employees, enhance customer loyalty, and help build stronger communities that are good for everyone. It is about balancing profit with purpose.

What’s good for the community is good for business.
“We strongly believe in supporting and giving back to a community that has supported us.”

– Sandy Herle, Owner of Close To You Boutique and
a proud SOS Biz for Good partner

SOS provides the

social safety net for our

community

We help residents of all ages when they experience times of hardship so that they can become healthier workers, supporters of local businesses, and contribute to the social fabric of our community.

Prosperous communities cannot exist without stable support systems for all residents.

Healthy communities are those that help seniors to age in place, provide opportunities for kids to thrive and create solutions for reducing poverty so that no one is left behind.

We measure success not only by how many supporters are engaged in our work, but by the lives we improve and the impact we make.

Investing in a strong social safety net is good for all of us.

SOS Biz for Good is good for your business!
“I could either eat or pay rent. I didn’t have anyone to ask. I went to SOS and was treated with respect. I got the help I needed and a couple of years later, I got back on my feet.”

– A former Emergency Assistance and Advocacy client

Balancing profit with

purpose

SOS Biz for Good is a charitable giving program that has been designed specifically for the business community. It is a convenient way for you to invest in important SOS programs and services while at the same time being given a meaningful platform to tell your story of good works.

We will track your total corporate support, including cash, corporate matching, sponsorships, employee giving amounts, third-party events, and volunteer engagement with SOS. You will be recognized for your cumulative contributions on our website and through other media communications during the year.

As you reach new milestone giving levels, we will highlight your company and the impact you’re helping us make. We will also give you a special decal to display at your business and on your website and social media, letting your employees and customers know that you’re a proud SOS Biz for Good partner who believes in balancing profit with purpose.

Milestone Giving Levels

Bronze: $1,000 – $4,999
Silver: $5,000 – $9,999
Gold: $10,000 -$24,999
Platinum: $25,000 +

 

Put your logo in motion

for good

As part of our Connecting Community Campaign, we’re raising funds for a new SOS bus. Our current bus has reached the end of the road, but with your support, a new journey can begin.

Our bus ensures that local children, youth, families, and seniors can continue to access vital programs and supports. Seniors stay connected to the community while grocery shopping with assistance, and children, youth, and families enjoy fun outings that help build meaningful connections with their peers and the community.

This is a great opportunity to make a lasting difference in your community—and get long-term visibility for your business at the same time.

With a donation of $1,000 or more, your business logo will be displayed on the new SOS bus as it travels throughout District 69 and central Vancouver Island, connecting people from Parksville to Qualicum Beach and beyond. Businesses will also be recognized as a valued Biz for Good partner, demonstrating your commitment to local well-being and helping our community. This is a great way to make a lasting impact.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, call 250‑248‑2093 ext. 251 or resource@sosd69.com.

Thank you to all our current Biz for Good partners for making an impact in our community.

 

“It’s important for us to support SOS and the Connecting Community Bus Campaign because we believe that businesses—local or not—should be using their business to support our local charities and organizations, especially ones like SOS that bring such a variety of services to improve the lives of members in our community of all ages.”

– Malcolm Rush, Norm’s Plumbing and Heating (Owner) and a proud SOS Biz for Good partner

“Supporting the SOS Connecting Community Campaign is an easy decision, as a local small business owner. I’ve been fortunate to see the bus in action first-hand over the past few months and it’s clear that it has a positive impact on the lives of those who use it, and the community around it. Whether it be the youth having a fun outing or the seniors getting groceries, the bus connects users who need to get out in the community around them.
We love helping people and so does SOS. We’re so pleased to have this affiliation with such a giving, first-class organization.”

– Mark Beuerman , Podio Studio and Websites Made With Love (Owner)

Click below to view our Biz for Good Supporters

Why your partnership

matters

Here are some current realities we face as a community.

  • 11% of seniors are considered low-income with many unable to afford proper housing.
  • 1 in 3 children live in poverty without enough to eat, many only eating one meal a day.
  • Many residents have to choose between medication and food, as they can’t afford both.
  • Seniors without friends and family close by feel alone, uncared for and unwanted.

The lack of home, social, and school stability has created a mental health crisis for many children and youth.

Your partnership will help us build on the current programs and services we already deliver as well as expand our reach to meet the emerging needs of our most vulnerable residents. Together we can make our community
better for everyone.

It’s all about the

impact
Your partnership protects
the social safety net of our community

To become an SOS Biz for Good partner,
download the Pledge Form today or call or email us:
250-248-2093 ext. 251 | resource@sosd69.com

THANK YOU!
  • 250-248-2093
  • sos@sosd69.com
  • 245 Hirst Avenue West

PO BOX 898 Parksville, BC V9P2G9

Charitable Number: 107021537RR0001

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