SOS Insights

Dear reader, As a charitable organization that has been of service to our community since 1968, we take your trust in us seriously. After all, there would be no SOS without community support. You trust us to deliver programs and services that help children and...

Dear reader, With the cost of everything going up, it can be challenging for couples, families and seniors to stay on a budget. So when charities come calling, as they must do in order to keep their doors open, it’s sometimes hard to turn them away. That’s why...

This year has been a special year of looking back on the past 55 years of serving the needs of our community. And we couldn’t have sustained the social safety net that SOS represents to our community all these years without our volunteers, Thrift Shop donors, and...

Have you heard about Giving Tuesday? Created in 2012, its the world’s largest generosity movement. It’s like a special giving holiday — one day of the year that encourages people to do good. It could be as simple as making someone smile, helping an elderly...

“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” ~ Sherry Anderson   55 years ago SOS humbly began around a kitchen table by three passionate volunteers in response to the needs of individuals and families in District...

Free Learning Series Seminar October 21 We wanted to let you know about our next free Learning Series seminar and how to save your seat before we fill up. Last year, we announced that we were offering free quarterly Learning Series seminars as a way of saying...

With the new school year right around the corner, we wanted to take this opportunity to talk to Cindy Thompson, a local Clinical Counsellor and Certified Executive Coach, about some things kids might be facing and how play and social connection can help them manage...

  In a recent conversation with Kim Holl, the filmmaker behind the new film we unveiled at our 55th Anniversary Legacy Concert on June 28, we asked about her motivation for being involved in this project. The following are some of Kim’s observations during the...

  Kevin & Nancy, proud supporters Having been born in other countries before immigrating to Canada, Nancy and Kevin’s experiences and observations of varying communities have shaped their lives and their philanthropy. “I was born in West Virginia and then...

  For many people in the mind-Island area, the program that immediately springs to mind when asked about Society of Organized Services is our Caring for Community at Christmas program. The program ensures that local children and youth have a special gift...

We have a very generous community.  We have known that for years - in fact for more than five decades/ And during these past three years of challenges brought on by the pandemic and rising inflation, our supporters have stepped up in ways that are truly humbling....

Guest Blog by Ruth Bieber, Oceanside Better At Home client

Guest Blog by Al Simpson, SOS Program Participant

Guest Blog by Nirm Blatchford, TIC TAC Volunteer

SOS Insights blog by Susanna Newton, Executive Director

SOS Insights blog by Susanna Newton, Executive Director

SOS Insights blog by Susanna Newton, Executive Director

Guest Blog by Sandy Herle, Close to You Boutique

Guest Blog by Dr. Jennifer Mullett, SOS Board Chair