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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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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“Our favorite pastime store.”

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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

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
We have reached $142,292 in our Connecting Community Campaign to purchase a new bus! A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this campaign! There is still time to contribute to our goal of $200,000 until Dec. 31. This new bus will help us continue to drive children and youth to our programs and on exciting outings, as well as transport seniors on weekly grocery shopping trips.For now, we will be focusing our efforts on the SOS Caring for Community at Christmas program, helping us make Christmas brighter for families and individuals in need this Christmas.#sosconnectingcommunity #WeAreCommunity ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

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Pink tags are 50% off this week 🩷✨Whether you’re on the lookout for winter layers, cozy décor, books for these darker evenings, or something totally unexpected… you’ll likely find it here. It’s a fun outing on a rainy day, and you never know what gem you’ll walk out with!And the best part? Every purchase supports SOS programs and services right here in our community — helping local seniors, families and children.See you at SOS thrift shop 👋 #ThriftStoreFinds #ThriftShopDeals #ShopLocal #SecondhandShopping #SustainableLiving #ThriftedTreasures #RainyDayOuting #SupportLocalPrograms #Parksville #NanooseBay #Qualicum #ThriftShop #Thrifting #SOS #WeAreCommunity #sosthriftshop #Thrifting #CommunitySupport #ShopSecondhand #ThriftersFinds #SmallChangeBigImpact ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

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🌈 There’s no doubt about it — your volunteer hours, your donations, and your shopping make a huge difference in our community, with over 61% of our revenue for vital programs and services coming from the SOS Thrift Shop.✨ Want to make a meaningful difference and have fun? Volunteer with SOS. 🛍️ Want to shop kindly? Shop at the SOS Thrift Shop.🎁 Have gently used items you no longer need? Donate to the SOS Thrift Shop.🌈 We’re proud that our Thrift Shop makes such a big impact in our community. 🌈 #CommunityImpact #ThriftShop #VolunteerWithUs #ShopForGood #DonateToday #SupportLocal #Parksville #Qualicum #NanooseBay #Oceanside #VanIsle #VancouverIsland #GiveBack #NonprofitSupport #MakeADifference #SOS #WeAreCommunity ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

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A big thank you to Chandra Hicking of Island Esthetics for donating the proceeds from her Halloween walk to SOS Child, Youth & Family programs!Chandra and her husband, Justin, fully embrace the Halloween spirit at their home on Temple Street. They set up a donation box for SOS at the end of the walk, allowing visitors the option to contribute if they wish. For Chandra and Justin, this event is a wonderful way to combine their love of Halloween with the spirit of giving! #HalloweenSpirit #CommunityGiving #IslandEsthetics #SpiritOfGiving #SupportLocal #HalloweenEvent #FamilyPrograms #TempleStreet #ThankYouChandra #VanIsle #VancouverIsland #FosterPark #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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  • sos@sosd69.com
  • 245 Hirst Avenue West

PO BOX 898 Parksville, BC V9P2G9

Charitable Number: 107021537RR0001

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