We have a new Thrift Shop Donation Drop-Off schedule to serve you better! We are open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. Thank you for your support!
Welcome to We Are Community Podcast from Podio Studio in downtown Parksville! This monthly series will share SOS news and information with you: our local community. Through this Video Podcast series, you’ll get a closer connection to our community, as you learn about the local issues that SOS is working to address, our events, programs, volunteer opportunities and more!
Check out our Nov 15, 2024 podcast below, where Lissa sits down with Jim Hykaway, General Manager at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort, to discuss the 16th annual Christmas Toy Drive. But that’s not all! We are also joined by Zoe, our Communications Coordinator, to go over all the fun community events happening this winter around Oceanside.
Join us Wednesday, December 4th, for the 16th annual Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive!
Participants are invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys, gift cards, or financial donations for the Toy Drive that benefits the SOS Caring for Community at Christmas program. With these donations, SOS creates a fully-stocked Toy Shop for families in need. SOS also provides grocery store gift cards so people can enjoy a meaningful holiday meal. When you bring in your donation, you also get to enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet at Tigh-Na-Mara on December 4 from 6:30 am to 10 am.
There are three ways to join in on the magic this year:
a. The Main Event:
Join us on Wednesday, December 4, from 6:30 am to 10 am at the Walbran Ballroom and Cedars Restaurant for the Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive. Participants are invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys, gift cards, or monetary donations and enjoy a complimentary breakfast.
b. Drive-Through Option:
For those unable to attend the breakfast, a convenient drive-through option will be available at the entrance. Simply drop off your donation and receive a coffee and muffin to-go.
c. Pre-Event Option:
Avoid the crowds by participating early! From Monday, November 18 to Friday, November 29, between 7:30 am and 11:30 am, bring your donation (new unwrapped toy, gift card, or cash) to Cedars Restaurant and enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Reservations are highly recommended.
The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie- November 18 to 24
Kick off this Holiday season with kindness! Buy a Holiday Smile Cookie at our local Tim Hortons in Parksville to support your local community. Fifty per cent of proceeds will go directly to SOS Caring for Community at Christmas Program, while the remaining 50 per cent go to Tim Horton’s Foundation Camps!
Once you’ve completed the form, please email your completed Form to donate@sosd69.com by November 13 to ensure your order will be processed the week of Nov. 18. *Please note, cookies will need to be paid for upon pick-up of the order.
One box of smile cookies is $18.00 and includes a dozen cookies
Welcome to We Are Community Podcast from Podio Studio in downtown Parksville! This monthly series will share SOS news and information with you: our local community. Through this Video Podcast series, you’ll get a closer connection to our community, as you learn about the local issues that SOS is working to address, our events, programs, volunteer opportunities and more!
Check out our Oct 11, 2024 podcast below, where you can discover the benefits of volunteering and learn how you can begin a rewarding role with SOS today.
The Project Connect Health Fair aims to connect individuals experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness with health and wellness services. The event takes place on Monday, October 7, from 12 pm to 3 pm at the Parksville Community Centre at 223 Mills Street.
This year marks the 11th time the Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness (OTFH) will host this event, which helps many of our vulnerable community members with their basic needs.
Organizers are currently seeking businesses and service providers to contribute health and wellness giveaway items such as hygiene supplies, underwear, socks, or camping/survival supplies. OTFH is also seeking service providers in areas such as hearing and dental screening, foot and wound care, as well as providers for portrait photography services and haircuts on-site.
If you would like to provide your services, donate items, or volunteer for the Project Connect Health Fair, please reach out to: oceansidehomelessness@gmail.com
