Meeting needs and enriching lives since 1968
Society of Organized Services
WE ARE COMMUNITY
SOS is a volunteer-supported, non-profit organization that has been 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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Join Us in Making a Difference in our Community
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 visit our Programs Page, call us, 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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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.
“LOAF is fundamentally a low-waste food production business, but when we do have leftovers, the goal is to always find someone for it to go to. Food waste is an issue we are very passionate about not adding to.” ~ Owners of LOAF, Elizabeth and James![]()
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LOAF has been donating extra pastries and bread to SOS Child, Youth & Family programs, helping ensure good food goes where it’s needed most.![]()
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“We learned about the SOS and the programs they offer very early on when we started the business. It was a no brainer to donate anything we had leftover to whichever programs could use it most,” said Elizabeth.![]()
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At SOS, free, nutritious food is part of every Child, Youth & Family program. It helps young people feel energized, safe and supported. Sharing meals and snacks helps build connection, and SOS wants to help every child have access to a delicious and nourishing snacks and meals.![]()
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LOAF’s support has also grown into hands-on learning, with their team joining the Kid’s Movement Program to teach children simple recipes.![]()
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“It’s a privilege for us to be able to donate sourdough and treats that are made with high quality ingredients. Whenever possible, we source our ingredients locally and giving that back to the community that it came from, is a really lovely full circle.”![]()
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This National Nutrition Month, we’re grateful for partners like LOAF oceanside.![]()
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🍀 Lucky Green Tag Sale – Today Only! 🍀![]()
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Feeling lucky? Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with a treasure hunt at SOS Thrift Shop!![]()
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Today only, all green tags are 50% off. With over 18,000 square feet of treasures to explore, you never know what you’ll uncover. From clothing, jewellery and books to home décor, kitchenware, games, tools and more, every aisle is full of unique finds.![]()
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Shop sustainably, save a little gold, and support SOS programs that help people across District 69. Every purchase helps uplift children, youth, families, adults and seniors in our community.![]()
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📍 SOS Thrift Shop![]()
188 Hirst Ave W, Parksville![]()
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Come find your pot of gold! 🌈![]()
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🍀 Lucky you! 🍀![]()
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Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day and SOS is celebrating with a GREEN TAG SALE! 50% off all green tags.![]()
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As if you weren’t lucky enough already finding treasures that are sustainable and support our community, all green tags are 50% off for one day only. Pots of gold galore, it’s the perfect way to spend St. Patrick’s Day!![]()
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Shop sustainably, save a little gold, and support SOS programs that help people across District 69.![]()
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🍀 Green Tag Sale – Tuesday only! 🍀![]()
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📍 SOS Thrift Shop![]()
188 Hirst Ave. W., Parksville![]()
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#LuckyFinds #GreenTagSale #StPatricksDay #TreasureHunt #ShopSustainable #ThriftShopFinds #ParksvilleBC #SOS #SupportLocal #District69 #SustainableShopping #EcoFriendlyFinds #CommunitySupport #Oceanside #Parksville #VanIsle #VancouverIsland #SOS #WeAreCommunity
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the #StuffTheTruck Food Drive such a success! 🚚💙🤍![]()
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We are grateful to Harris Oceanside GM for planning this community event in support of SOS Child, Youth & Family Programs. Thanks to the generosity of shoppers at Choices Market, we collected an amazing amount food and raised additional donations to support SOS CYF Programs.![]()
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A special thank you to the team at Choices for being a part of this and for preparing $10 and $20 donation bags, discounted by 25%, making it easy for shoppers to give. ![]()
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We also want to thank the Oceanside Generals Jr. Hockey Club players who handed out our shopping lists and encouraged shoppers to think of SOS while they were in the store. 🏒 Your support meant so much!![]()
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And a big thank you to Gail and Megan from 88.5 The Beach for broadcasting live and helping spread the word throughout the community. ![]()
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This truly was a team effort, and we’re so grateful to everyone who showed up to support local families.![]()
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Did you miss Stuff the Truck this time?![]()
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💡 Donations are still being accepted at Harris Oceanside GM until the end of April. Bring in food items and you’ll be entered to win a truck bed tent valued at $500!![]()
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💡 Choices is still rounding up at the checkout for the month of March in support of SOS’s Emergency Needs Fund, helping residents of all ages access vital essentials.![]()
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Thank you, everyone, for helping us support children, youth and families across District 69!![]()
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#FoodDrive #CommunitySupport #SOSChildYouthFamily #Oceanside #ChoicesMarket #LocalFamilies #EmergencyNeeds #Parksville #Qualicum #NanooseBay #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #SOS #WeAreCommunity
Celebrating 57 years of Community
Providing vital community programs
and services to local residents since 1968.
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