by SOS District 69 | Nov 9, 2016 | Blog
Come behold a team horses and their riders, dressed in Christmas attire, riding through the streets of Parksville collecting toys for children on Sunday, Nov. 20. Members of the Silver Spur Riding Club leave Ballenas Secondary School at 12:10 and head east on Morrison Ave, turn right on McMillan St. and end up at the SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre in Parksville (245 West Hirst Ave) at approx 12:30.
Spectators are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys to put in riders saddlebags and wagons along the way. The toys help fill the SOS Toy Shop, where low income parents and grandparents get to shop for free for their children.
by SOS District 69 | Nov 9, 2016 | Blog
The Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive is instrumental in helping SOS fill the Toy Shop so that low income residents are able to provide gifts to their children at Christmas. This year the Toy Drive will take place on Nov. 30 from 6:30 am to 10 am at Tigh-Na-Mara. Residents can bring a new,unwrapped gift, gift card or monetary donation and receive a free breakfast.
Last year (2015) 1,536 gifts were collected at the Breakfast, $3,815 in gift cards and $6,373 in cash and cheques.
The SOS Caring for Kids at Christmas program has been providing gifts to children and food to adults for 47 years in this community. Low income parents and grandparents can come shop for free in the Toy Shop, and they also receive grocery store gift cards so they may choose food that is meaningful to them over the holidays. Adults without children can also receive grocery store gift cards, and the Stocking program, coordinated by the local Newcomers’ Clubs, delivers stockings to Seniors who are shut in.
by SOS District 69 | Oct 27, 2016 | Blog
SOS offers a free babysitting course twice a year through St. John Ambulance. Participants can learn childcare, basic first aid and essential emergency practices. Certificate upon completion.
The November 10, 2016 session is full. Call to enquire about the Spring 2017 session.
250-248-2093 ext. 232
by SOS District 69 | Oct 18, 2016 | Blog
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by SOS District 69 | Sep 29, 2016 | Blog
Find out how changes to the BC Societies Act affects your organization. SOS is hoting two seimars to clarify the changes and ensure compliance. Call 250-248-2093 ext 221 to register.
by SOS District 69 | Sep 20, 2016 | Blog
Hairstylist Aneilla Veslisin is at it again, raising money for the SOS Caring for Kids at Christmas Campaign by donating the proceeds from children’s hair cuts from now until November 22. Make an appointment for your child today! 250-248-1838.
