by SOS69 | Jul 12, 2023 | Blog, news
This movement will focus on preparing the next generation of dreamers and leaders for the problems we will face and will need to solve in the next few decades.
We will do that by helping youth and young adults to become more engaged with others in our community through volunteerism, mentoring, civic engagement, and philanthropy.
We are excited about the possibilities and enthusiastic about our future. But this group will need to work in partnership with the generations that came before them.
More details about this initiative will be coming soon!
by SOS69 | Jun 5, 2023 | Blog, news
SOS is hosting a National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on June 21 at Memorial Plaza and the public is invited to attend!
SOS has been marking this important day internally for several years and is excited to open this event up as a shared learning opportunity and celebration. Come experience Indigenous culture including men’s and women’s traditional, jingle, and fancy shawl style dancing.
The event will take place from 5 to 6 pm. Memorial Plaza is located on Memorial Avenue between Alberni Highway and McMillan Street. If you are interested in sharing some of your Indigenous Culture during this celebration, email us at communications@sosd69.com.
by SOS69 | May 31, 2023 | Blog, news
SOS is hosting our AGM on June 26 at 6 pm at the SOS Community Services Centre in Parksville.
To attend, please RSVP by calling 250-248-2093 ext. 231 by June 16.
To read the AGM package, including proposed amendments to bylaws, and the introduction of nominees for election, please click here.
by SOS69 | Apr 21, 2023 | Blog, news
See below the highlights of the Spring Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Thank you everyone for coming to our annual SOS Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon! To all the volunteers, dignitaries and our special musical guest Jesse Epp, thank you for celebrating with us and for making this event so special. It was wonderful to reconnect and to celebrate!
by SOS69 | Mar 17, 2023 | Blog, news
Please enjoy our Spring Community Impact Report.
We have a good news story from our Homeless Prevention Program, a spotlight on events this year, information about the GradWear program, and more!
by SOS69 | Feb 9, 2023 | Blog, news
SOS is working with Blue Sky Fundraising to help fundraise for SOS. They are a local company who produce savings books to help raise funds for charities and local schools such as SPCA and Ballenas Secondary School. Each book will retail at $20 each and sold at SOS Thrift Shop and at our Parksville Community Services Centre from February 13 – end of May.
Inside the Savings book readers will find many coupons from businesses in Qualicum Beach, Parksville and Nanaimo. Overall providing over $1,400 worth of savings.
For more information on Blue Sky Fundraising or the Savings Book visit www.blueskybc.com and www.savingsbook.ca.
Participating Businesses:
Parksville
- The Back 40 Grill
- Elegance Sculpting
- Bosley’s By Pet Valu
- KD’s Cafe
- Lefty’s Pizza & Restaurant
- Sunset Lanes Bowling Alley
- Mystic Lotus
- Topspot Diner
- M&N Mattress and Sofa
- Bumblebaby Boutique
- Family Ford
- Coyote’s Coffee
- Close To You Fashion Boutique
- Sarpinos Pizzeria
- In The Groove Records
- Retro Zone Games
- Island Traders
- Mercedes Lane Fashion
- Barber Ret
Qualicum
- Qualicum Pet Foods & Supply
- Tablet Pharmacy
Nanaimo
- Legart Leggings
- Wildplay Elements Park
- Cobs Bread
- Invictus Charters
- Bee’s Knees Cafe & Catering
- BC SPCA
- Drip Coffee
- Port Place Hair Spa
- Gifts for Kids
- LG’s Pizza & Pasta
- Lilybelle Locks
- Happiest Pup Pet Services
- The Breakfast Nook
- Hub City Cycles
- Kirby’s Source for Sports
- Sarah Talks Food
- Sports Card Alley
- Piccadilly Bistro
- Off the Vine On Premise Winemaking
