Community Toy Drive and Skate
Come out for an exhilarating skate and help raise funds and gifts for our residents in-need this Christmas. Sponsored by Todd Sjogren at BMO Nesbitt Burns and Tony MacAulay at ANTHONY MACAULAY Notary Corp
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Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive brings in record amount
The Tigh-Na-Mara Toy drive was an incredible success again this year. People brought in a toy, gift, gift card or monetary donation and received a complimentary breakfast. The Tigh-Na-Mara Conference Centre was buzzing with people and Christmas spirit, and the event brought in 1590 toys, $3,735 in gift cards and $7,523 in cash and cheques for the SOS Caring for Kids at Christmas program. We can’t thank residents enough for their generosity, it will mean so much to the families, children and teenagers in this community this Christmas. And our sincere thanks to Tigh-Na-Mara and all the staff who put so much into this event and succeed in making it so special every year.
Caring for Kids 88.5 The Beach Radio Interview
Check out this great radio interview with Bob Martineau at 88.5 The Beach on November 15.
We share information on what the program is all about, how to register and how to support the program, from donating to volunteering.
https://www.hightail.com/download/cUJXSkhlcTJvQnVjZDhUQw
Silver Spur Toy Ride
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.
Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive Nov 30
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.
SOS hosting Babysitting Course
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
