SOS Thrift Shop - Parksville, BC SOS Thrift Shop - Parksville, BC

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SOS is only able to offer essential services. This includes: Meals on Wheels, Emergency Assistance & Advocacy (by phone),  Seniors Advocacy (by phone), Counselling Referral (online), Seniors grocery shopping and Friendly Phone Visiting (through Ocenaside Better at Home and BC211), the Homeless Prevention Program and the Income Tax program (by phone). SOS Thrift Shop is closed until further notice and cannot accept donations until we reopen. SOS Community Services Centres are closed, and volunteer activities are suspended with the exception of a few areas. For more information or for assistance, call 250-248-2093. Monetary donations are critical at this time to keep our services available. If you are able, please consider donating. We wish you good health and hope to reconnect again soon.

School Night Out

Posted in Youth Programs

For Youth Grades 7,8 & 9

School Night Out

Grades 7, 8 and 9's are in for some excitement!
This program takes place in Qualicum Beach on Mondays and at SOS in Parksville on Tuesdays. Express yourself in a safe and friendly environment, with:

  • games
  • field trips
  • music
  • creative projects
  • guest speakers

We serve healthy, delicious snacks and dinner.

Drop in 3:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.

Qualicum Beach : SOS Community Services Centre at Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St.
Parksville: SOS Community Services Centre, 245 West Hirst Ave.

*Summer Nite Out replaces this program in the Summer months.

To register for this program, please call 250-248-2093 ext. 232.

The program takes place at 245 West Hirst Ave, Parksville.

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