SOS News

This free program will help educate low income families on cooking healthy food on a budget. Seating is limited so please register now!  

What an incredible example of a caring community! Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive this year, we witnessed many big smiles and warm embraces, group photos with Santa and incredible Christmas spirit! A huge thank you...

Please click below to view our Fall 2019 Newsletter, filled with new SOS initiatives and information on the impact we are making in our communities, thanks to support from our residents.

We had a spooktastic time at our Halloween festivities! Our Annual costume comptetition tunred out to be another tough task for judges as everyone looked so incredible! But Directors John and Jo, our judges this year, did manage to pick some winners. Now we need...

Does your child need a hair cut? Have them looking their best while also supporting local families and individuals this Christmas!  Hair Stylist Aneilla Veselisin from Tigh-Na-Mara's Grotto Spa created this event years ago, to support the SOS Caring for...

Do you need help making ends meet this Christmas? Please register in person at one of the locations listed below. For more information, call 250-248-2093.  

SOS was proud to be part of the collaborative effort that connected dozens of homeless residents, and many who are at risk of homelessness, with essential items and resources last week during the sixth annual Project Connect Health Fair. The event, hosted by the...

SOS is proud to be participating in Active Aging Week, which takes place Oct.1-7. Come visit our Open House at Qualicum Commons on Oct. 2 from 10:30 - noon, where seniors can enjoy refreshments while learning about SOS programs and services. For more on local...

Community organizations in the region area are coming together again to offer our most vulnerable residents access to emergency services, items of necessity, and life saving resources under one roof. The 6th Annual Project Connect Health Fair will take...

Learn about federal government programs, services and benefits at a free seminar hosted by SOS on Oct. 3, 2019. A Service Canada representative will give a presentation and take questions. The semiars will take place at the SOS Community Services Centres in...

Please click here or below to view our Fall 2019 Program Guide.     

SOS and the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre are hosting a free educational workshop to help local renters have successful rental outcomes. Whether you are just getting into the rental market or have been renting a home for many years, this workshop will help...

Do you take time to evaluate your own personal growth? Life can get busy, and we may not make the time to ensure we're on the right path. If you need some time to work on yourself, grow with others, and gain inspiration, you may want to sign up for the Fall session...

The story of SOS began with three women having a conversation around a kitchen table. Over the last 51 years SOS has grown to become an integral part of our community, created by community, and supported by community. But it wasn't easy.  The new SOS 50th...

Haven Society is seeking qualified women to join its volunteer Board of Directors. SOS collabroates with Haven Society on the Parksville Qualicum Haven House, a local safe home for women and their children who are fleeing abuse. Haven Society is looking for...

SOS had a wonderful time in the Canada Day Parade, thank you to those of you who cheered us on! In case you missed it, our theme was SOS, City of Heroes. We hope you had a great long weekend, and consider joining us next year for our next exciting theme in the 2020...

Stay active, healthy and engaged this summer. See the SOS 2019 Summer Program Guide below.

The 2019 SOS AGM will take place Wednesday, June 19 at 7 p.m. There will be an election of Directors, a reading from our new 50th Anniversary Book, the new Annual Report will be distributed and there will be a brief Auditor's report. Cookies, coffee and tea will be...

A fundraiser for the Parksville Qualicum Haven House on June 17 will assist women and their children fleeing domestic violence in the Oceanside area. Halo for Haven is a Golf and Luncheon taking place at Fairwinds Golf Course. For more information please see the...

SOS was excited to collaborate with other organizations in District 69 during Youth Week, May 1-7. SOS hosted activities including a Disco Roller Skate and a Nerf Showdown with the Regional District of Nanaimo. Other free events for youth took place throughout the...