Board of Directors

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SOS is only able to offer essential services. This includes: Meals on Wheels, Emergency Assistance & Advocacy (by phone), Seniors Advocacy (by phone), Counselling Referral (online), Seniors grocery shopping and Friendly Phone Visiting (through Ocenaside Better at Home and BC211), the Homeless Prevention Program and the Income Tax program (by phone). SOS Thrift Shop is closed until further notice and cannot accept donations until we reopen. SOS Community Services Centres are closed, and volunteer activities are suspended with the exception of a few areas. For more information or for assistance, call 250-248-2093. Monetary donations are critical at this time to keep our services available. If you are able, please consider donating. We wish you good health and hope to reconnect again soon.

Jo Dunn

Director

Jo was born and raised in Saanich BC, near Victoria. He studied economics and finance at the University of Victoria, and once graduated, he joined BC Tel. Throughout his 35-year career with BC Tel, Jo volunteered for a variety of organizations primarily focused on youth and poverty. He has volunteered for several local organizations, including President/Director at Large of Forward House Community Society, Shorewood/San Pareil Rate Payer’s Association, Knox United Church programs, and as a member of the Rotary Club of Parksville A.M. He has three daughters and eight grandchildren. Jo was elected to the SOS Board in June, 2019.

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