For 5 years, SOS and Haven Society have been taking care of women and children who are fleeing abuse in this region. The Parksville Qualicum Haven House is an invaluable resource, and we are looking to expand services to become a fully functioning Transition House, staffed around the clock. Please click here to read an article published in the Parksville Qualicum Beach News.
It was wonderful to recognized by local MLA Michelle Stilwell in the Legislature this month! Click here to listen.
In honour of our 50th Anniversary, the City of Parksville put a beautiful floral display together on the corner of Pym Street and the Island Highway. At the end of August, we were lucky enough to have the assistance of the Parksville Fire Department to get some great aerial photos of the display! Fire department volunteers brought the ladder truck and Marketing Coordinator Lissa Alexander climbed up to get some shots of the 50th Anniversary Committee and SOS Board of Directors. The publisher of the Parksville Qualicum Beach News also came to get some photos of the action.
The SOS Thrift Shop is the heart of SOS, providing more than 80% of the funding for all SOS programs and services. In honour of SOS’ 50th Anniversary, we are having a Thrift Shop Celebration week Sept. 24-29. Come by for daily deals and draws to win Thrift Shop Gift Certificates.The Thrift Shop opened in 1969, and moved around to a few locations before opening at its current location, 188 West Hirst Ave. in Parksville, September 2003. Thank you for your continued support of the Thrift Shop over the years, it has made a huge difference to lives of so many people in our community. We’ll see you during Celebration Week!
SOS remains committed to maximizing our impact for socially and economically disadvantaged residents while avoiding duplication of services. To that end, we are prioritizing programs with the broadest reach and deepest impact on community needs. This strategic shift allows us to re-focus our limited resources on key initiatives, leading us to transition away from the Seniors Connecting Program. We remain deeply committed to supporting seniors through our other essential programs, including Oceanside Better at Home, Seniors Advocacy Services, Meals On Wheels, and Medical Appointment Transportation Service.
We are incredibly grateful for the dedication of our volunteers and the generosity of our donors – your support is the heart and soul of everything we do. Community contributions through financial gifts, Thrift Shop donations, and volunteered time, fuel our ability to adapt, innovate, and continue serving the residents of District 69 by strengthening our social safety net.
Click here to view our Fall Program Guide, full or programs and services for all ages in District 69.
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