SOS News

Want to make a difference in our community? Volunteer for the Oceanside Homeless Count on April 18, 2018. Click below to open the poster for more information.  Click here for more details

The Spring Newsletter is here!   Click here to read the full version (4 pages).

Need help filing your taxes? The SOS Income Tax Program assists residents with filing basic tax returns at no cost, if they fall within the income guidelines set out by the Canada Revenue Agency. That’s $30,000 or less (annual earnings) for an individual and...

The local rental market is tight, and SOS wants to ensure that once people find accommodation, they have all the tools to make it successful. The STAR program, which stands for Supporting Tenancy through Action and Resources, is free and consists of four...

Celebrating the Seniors Are Talking program during 50th Anniversary

As part of the 50th Anniversary of SOS, we will be recognizing and shedding some light on a different SOS program every month. The SOS Homeless Prevention Program is a partnership with BC Housing, which started in 2015. To date, the program has housed 44...

Improve communication and gain wisdom and inspiration. These Personal Growth Programs start in January 2018 and run until March.  *Please note, the Men's Personal Growth program has been postponed and will now start Jan 18, 2018.

Thanks to all the SOS Volunteers who joined us to celebrate how far we've come together in our community. It was a lovely evening with a traditional turkey dinner, live music by the KSS Jazz Combo, prizes and more! SOS couldn't do the work that we do in the...

Due to safety concerns for the horses and rider posed by the weather forecast for Nov. 19, the Silver Spur Equestrian Toy Ride will now take place Saturday Nov. 25. Please see the poster for details. Thank you for your support!  

Thank you for your interest in making Christmas a little brighter for our residents in need.The SOS Caring for Community at Christmas program ensures all local children and youth receive a special gift at Christmas, and that individuals and families can choose food...

Get into the Christmas spirit with these great events held by our community partners. The gifts and donations collected at these events will benefit the Caring for Community at Christmas program, ensuring every local child and youth get a special gift under their...

Catch up on the latest SOS news, look back at some history as we mark the 50th Anniversary of the Christmas program, and mark your calendar for important upcoming dates. Click here to view the Fall Newsletter 2017.

The Winner of the People's Choice is the CYF Team with Harry Potter! Congratulations! Since we all had fun, we were all winners! We need your help selecting a winner for the People's Choice Award in our Halloween Costume competition! Please make a comment here or...

This year marks SOS' 50th Christmas! SOS became a society Nov. 8, 1968, and the first program launched was the Christmas program. Read more here and mark your calendars for event celebrations in 2018...

This free workshop gives you an edge in the competitive renters market. The program stands for Supporting Tenancy through Action and Resources. Classes are interactive and fun, and require active participation. Upon successful completion, a certificate is issued....

Want to get into the Halloween spirit without breaking the bank? Are you on the hunt for a creative, one-of-a-kind ensemble? Come check out the Halloween section at the SOS Thrift Shop! There's something for everybody, and all purchases support vital community...

An event on Oct. 12 in Parksville will provide free products and services to homeless people, and those at risk of homelessness in Oceanside, while also bringing community members together to show support for our region’s mot vulnerable. The Oceanside Task Force on...

Local seniors may be missing out on government benefits, and two seminars hosted by SOS on Oct. 5 aims to change that.Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 at both SOS locations, a Service Canada Representative will provide much-needed information on Federal Government programs,...

Click here to view the Fall & Winter Guide 2017-2018