SOS Spring Newsletter
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Homeless in Oceanside- A Community Forum
You are invited to be part of the solution to solve homelessness in Oceanside. On March 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., The Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness will host a Community Forum at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre. Residents will hear what the Task Force has been working on, where we are today, and where we could be tomorrow. It takes a community to solve a problem like homelessness. Lunch and refreshments will be provided, and RSVPs are required by March 24. Email oceansidehomelessness@gmail.com to RSVP or call 250-228-4065.
Dad’s Night Out
Every Tuesday Night a community partner hosts Dad’s Night Out in Oceanside. Tuesday, March 28 is SOS’ turn and it will take place in Qualicum Beach at the Qualicum Commons Gym. Dad’s can drop-in with their kids between 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Share your SOS story and win!
Has SOS made a difference in your life or the life of someone you know in a meaningful way? Did SOS help you find your smile, connect you with a good friend, or give you the support you needed at a trying time? What would life be like without SOS? We want your stories, and there’s something great in it for you! It’s SOS’ 50th Anniversary next year and we are celebrating with a compelling stories contest! Your story could earn you a shopping spree at the SOS Thrift Shop. Think about it, you, with a gift card in-hand, perusing 18,000 square feet of trendy clothing and shoes, eclectic furniture, household items, sporting equipment, books, toys, and more! First place will win $50 in gift cards, second place $30, and third place $20 in gift cards. Be sure to include your name, phone number and email address. Email:
info@sosd69.com or bring a copy of your story in to either of the SOS Child, Youth & Family Centres in Parksville or Qualicum Beach.
Contest closes Dec. 31, 2017.
Men’s Personal Growth in March
Develop trust, support and friendship while developing new skills and confidence. The Men’s Personal Growth program will run March 2- May 18, 2017 at Qualicum Commons. Click here for more information on the program or call 250-248-2093 ext. 229 to register.
Meals On Wheels change
The SOS Meals on Wheels programs will continue supporting residents’ health and independence in 2017, with a new service provider. The meals for the program will now be created and prepared by Arrowsmith Lodge in Parksville, under the watchful eye of a certified dietician.
“We’re excited about this new partnership with Arrowsmith Lodge and are confident that Meals on Wheels clients will continue to enjoy delicious, hot, healthy meals delivered to their door by our amazing volunteers,” said SOS Executive Director Renate Sutherland.
The meals will continue to be delivered three days a week, with an option to add four additional meals for alternate days. For more information, click here to view the Meals on Wheels brochure. To view the full menu click here.
