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Society of Organized Services
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SOS is a volunteer-based non-profit organization meeting the needs and improving the lives of District 69 residents since 1968.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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
Join Us
We’re always looking for amazing volunteers.
Call 250-248-2093 ext. 230 or
email volunteer@sosd69.com
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Together, we’re building a stronger community
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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).
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
As a grassroots organization, SOS works with the support of community to address local needs.
SOS Thrift Shop is shaking it up like a snow globe! ❄️✨![]()
WHITE TAGS are 50% off all week — and the shop is bursting with timeless décor, Christmas treasures, china, home appliances, clothing… you name it, SOS has it.![]()
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Make it a Thriftmas this year and find something one-of-a-kind for a friend (or yourself!) at the SOS Thrift Shop. You’ll spot tons of great finds marked with white tags all throughout the store.![]()
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Looking for an easy gift idea? Pick up an SOS Thrift Shop gift certificate — the perfect treasure-hunter experience in a thrifter’s paradise, and a great way to help someone escape the cold for a little browsing magic. Gift certificates available at the till! 🎁🧣![]()
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🎉 $8,242 Raised for SOS & Tims Camps! 🎉![]()
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A huge thank you to Tim Hortons Parksville for choosing to support SOS again this Christmas season. Your incredible generosity raised $8,242 for the Society of Organized Services and Tim Hortons Foundation Camps through this year’s Smile Cookie campaign! 🍪💙![]()
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Smile Cookies are always such a fun way for us to connect with the community, spread kindness, and share a little holiday magic. Thank you to everyone who purchased a cookie (or a dozen!) to make this happen.![]()
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Pictured left to right: Natalie New and Natasha Garcia (top cookie sellers), Sharon Welch (SOS Resource Development Manager), Andrea Manson (SOS Board Member), Michelle Neid and Nick Pollard (local Tims Hortons owners), Jelly Rose Gonzalez (Restaurant Leader), Andrew Lane (SOS Board Member), Bonnie (SOS Board Member) and Shayne Blandin (Tims staff).![]()
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Thank you, Tim Hortons, for supporting local families, seniors, and youth during the holidays. 🎄![]()
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#SmileCookie #TimHortons #CommunitySupport #SOS #WeAreCommunity #ParksvilleBC #GiveLocal #CaringForCommunityAtChristmas #ThankYouTimHortons #LocalLove
Thank you so much, Red Apple Parksville, for your support! We also are grateful for all your generous customers who contributed to Fill the Sleigh Day!! The gifts and monetary donations will help residents in need this holiday season and into the winter months. ❤️🍎❤️
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🎁 The SOS Five Days of Christmas Giveaways Starts Tomorrow! 🎄![]()
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The SOS Five Days of Christmas Giveaways begins tomorrow, and we can’t wait to share some festive fun, local love, and amazing prizes from wonderful businesses in our community.![]()
This week-long celebration is our way of spreading holiday cheer, strengthening community connections, and raising awareness for the SOS Caring for Community at Christmas program — which supports local families, seniors and youth during the holidays and into the winter months.![]()
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How to Participate:![]()
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❤️ Like each giveaway post![]()
➕ Follow society_of_organized_services on Instagram and the featured local business of the day![]()
🏷 Tag a friend (each tag = an extra entry!)![]()
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Every day from Dec. 8–12, we’ll feature a different local business offering a fantastic prize — and the winners will be selected on Monday, Dec. 15![]()
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#ChristmasGiveaway #FiveDaysOfChristmas #HolidayCheer #GiveBack #SupportLocalBusiness #SOSCommunity #FestiveSeason #CaringForCommunity #CommunitySupport #VanIsle #VancouverIsland #Oceanside #Parksville #Qualicum #NanooseBay
Celebrating 57 years of Community
Providing vital community programs
and services to local residents since 1968.
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PO BOX 898 Parksville, BC V9P2G9
Charitable Number: 107021537RR0001
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