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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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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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 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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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
(opens in a new tab)As a grassroots organization, SOS works with the support of community to address local needs.
❤️🪡 This group of quilters is nothing short of amazing!Each quilt takes close to 50 hours to create, with love, care and intention woven into every stitch. They are truly all a work of art!Thank you so much, Patchwork Quilt Creations! You never cease to amaze us with the creativity, kindness and the warmth you bring to the SOS community and beyond.These gorgeous, one-of-a-kind quilts, will be gifted to tiny tots to seniors who could use a little extra comfort and warmth during the long, cold winter months.Thank you for wrapping our community in kindness, one quilt at a time! ❤️Pictured: Alice Tulia, Marieke Raabe, Bonnie Mardis, Joyce Morrison and Joey Merrell. Missing from the photo are Leah Humphreys, Joanna Barley and Macy Cowan. #quiltart #handmadequilts #quiltinglove #WarmthAndCare #patchworkquilts #VolunteerSpirit #craftingkindness #localquilters #supportlocal #givelocal #CommunityKindness #HandmadeWithLove #quilting #volunteers #parksville #qualicumbeach #nanoosebay #SOS #WeAreCommunity
🎄❤️ It's about so much more than gifts. It's about creating joy, making memories, and ensuring local children and families can experience the magic of Christmas.We hope you take a moment to read this article in the PQB News, “More than gifts: Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive helps SOS create joy,” because it shines a light on the difference our community can make through the SOS Caring for Community at Christmas program.🎁 Want to help spread the joy? Join us for the 18th Annual Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive! Bring a new, unwrapped toy, gift card, or cash donation and enjoy a complimentary breakfast.☕ Avoid the crowds! Bring-a-Toy BreakfastNov. 16–27 | Monday to Friday | 7:30–11:30 amCedars Restaurant & Lounge at Tigh-Na-Mara🎄 Community Breakfast BuffetWednesday, Dec. 2 | 6:30–10 amTigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort🚗 Drive-thru Toy Drop-offDec. 2 | 7:30–10 amGifts for all ages are welcome, with a special need for tween and teen gifts this year!📰 Read the full story on the Parksville Qualicum Beach News website by searching “More than gifts: Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive helps SOS create joy.” Thank you to Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre our generous community, and everyone helping make the season brighter for local families. ❤️ #ChristmasJoy #GiveLocal #SupportLocal #FamilyGiving #HolidayGiving#TighNaMara #ToyDrive #CaringForCommunityAtChristmas #Parksville #QualicumBeach #NanooseBay #VanIsle #VancouverIsland #CommunityGiving #SOS #WeAreCommunity
🌹✨ Cozy comforts, fabulous finds, and everything you need for the season ahead at the SOS Thrift Shop! We have lots of furniture in store, and all pink-tagged items are 50% off!Discover cozy reads, cookware for holiday gatherings, beautiful home décor, and clothing for every occasion, from cozy PJs to formal holiday party attire! 🎄✨Every purchase at SOS Thrift Shop helps support vital SOS programs and services that make a meaningful difference for children, youth, families, adults, and seniors in our community.Shop, save, and give back to your community! ❤️#thriftshop #shoplocal #thriftfinds #holidayshopping #parksville #qualicumbeach #nanoosebay #thrifting #vanisle #vancouverisland #sustainablefashion #SOS #WeAreCommunity
🕷️📖 SOS welcomed author, illustrator, and SOS program participant Kimberley Chambers to our Child, Youth & Family Programs this week!During her visit, Kimberley read her book, Along Came a Spider, and children decorated wooden bookmarks, talked about kindness, and created a friendship tree collage.Along Came a Spider tells the story of Finnegan, a spider who learns that he plays an important role in his community, despite being feared by humans. It's a story about kindness, belonging, and recognizing your own self-worth.We are grateful Kimberley took the time to share her beautiful book and a little of her own SOS story with us.When asked what SOS means to her, she shared:“SOS is meaningful to me because SOS was there for my family when I couldn't be. When I had my daughter, I had severe postpartum depression. I had to be hospitalized. While I was gone, my family was able to thrive because of the structure and dependability of SOS — the community, the meals, the activities, and most of all, the people. When I returned, I was welcomed back judgment free. That mattered more than I can explain. I didn't have to explain myself or feel ashamed. I was just welcomed back. The people at SOS have influenced mine and my family's life in such a positive way, in a way that will last a lifetime. SOS is a place where people show up for each other. Families come for dinner, for play, for support, for a safe place to be together. I want to be part of that — not just once, but again and again.”As Kimberley explained, “I know what it feels like to need a safe place, and to need people who show up for you without judgment. SOS was that place for my family.”❤️ Help us continue creating welcoming spaces where children and families feel supported. Donate to our For Our Families campaign: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/16704 #CommunitySupport #KindnessMatters #FamilyPrograms #AuthorVisit #AlongCameASpider #MentalHealthAwareness #SafeSpaces #ChildYouthFamily #ForOurFamilies #VanIsle #VancouverIsland #Oceanside #Parksville #Qualicum #SOS #WeAreCommunity
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- 250-248-2093
- sos@sosd69.com
- 245 Hirst Avenue West
PO BOX 898 Parksville, BC V9P2G9
Charitable Number: 107021537RR0001
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