Community Supporting Community since 1968

Society of Organized Services

WE ARE COMMUNITY

SOS is a volunteer-based non-profit organization meeting the needs and improving the lives of District 69 residents since 1968.

Click here to view the SOS Summer Program Guide
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Learn

Get to know the programs SOS offers, the needs we address in the community, and how you can help make a difference.

Volunteer

Support our community by sharing your time and talents. We are looking for volunteers to assist with events, programs, office support and in our Thrift Shop.

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Help us spread the word! Follow SOS online, share our mission with your network, and inspire others to get involved.

Support

Whether it’s a donation to SOS Thrift Shop, or a financial contribution to SOS programs and services — every bit of support helps strengthen local lives.

Take Part

Join Us in Making a Difference in
our Community

SOS thrift shop

SOS Thrift Shop

Open Monday to Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm

Donations accepted Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
from 10 am-2 pm
(Donation zone closed Tue, Thu, Sun)

Visit the Thrift Shop Page
SOS thrift shop

SOS Programs

For information about SOS programs and services, please call or visit our office at the SOS Community Services Centre.

Our office is open Monday to Friday,  8:30 am- 4:30 pm. (Closed daily from 12-1 pm, and Thursday mornings until 9:30 am.)

Phone: 250-248-2093

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SOS thrift shop

Join Us

We’re always looking for amazing volunteers.

Call 250-248-2093 ext. 230 or
email volunteer@sosd69.com

Visit the Volunteer Page

Shared Voices

Kind Words from Our Thrift
Shop Customers

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“Wonderful Thrift Shop, great variety. Money goes to worthy cause in Parksville.”

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“They have a little bit of everything, a place to treasure hunt, you never know what you can find.”

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Together, we’re building a stronger community

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We’re Here

Come Say Hello

SOS COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTRE

245 Hirst Avenue West, Parksville
PO Box 898, V9P 2G9
Phone: (250) 248-2093
Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
(closed 12 – 1 pm daily, Thursday mornings
until 9:30 am, and holidays).

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SOS Thrift Shop

188 Hirst Avenue West, Parksville
Phone: (250) 248-2532
Hours: Mon to Sat, 9 am – 4 pm
Donations accepted Mondays, Wednesdays,
Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am – 2 pm.
Closed holidays

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Explore, Watch & Connect With SOS

Watch Our Impact
Watch the SOS- We Are Community podcast
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Society of Organized Services

As a grassroots organization, SOS works with the support of community to address local needs.

Society of Organized Services

6 days ago

Society of Organized Services
🎉 A big shout-out to Podio Studio and Websites Made With Love for joining our Biz for Good community! 🎉These businesses are proving that balancing profit with purpose is possible—and that supporting the community is good for everyone. 💙 Owner Mark puts it best in his own words (see the quote in the image below).If you're looking for a podcast studio or a website built with care, think of Podio Studio and Websites Made With Love. We’re thrilled to have them on board. 🚍Are you a local business interested in:✔️ Joining a network of like-minded businesses✔️ Giving back to your community✔️ Seeing your logo rolling through town on the SOS busIf so, contact our Resource Development Manager today at 250.248.2093 ext. 251 to learn more.Podio Studio Websites Made With Love #BizForGood #CommunitySupport #LocalBusiness #PurposeDriven #SupportLocal #SocialImpact #SmallBusinessBC #ConnectingCommunity #BusinessWithPurpose #VancouverIslandBusiness #VanIsle #VancouverIsland #Parksville #NanooseBay #Qualicum #SOS #WeAreCommunity ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

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💙 Thank you to Pharmasave Parksville and all of their customers for rounding up at their tills this August in support of our Connecting Community Campaign!SOS is fundraising for a new SOS Bus to help children, youth, families, and seniors access vital programs and services — and enjoy enriching outings that foster community connection. 🚍✨Every roundup makes a difference. Thank you for supporting local and helping us keep our community connected! 🙌#vanisle #vancouverisland #supportlocal #SOS #WeAreCommunity ... See MoreSee Less
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We're fundraising for a new SOS bus through our Connecting Community Campaign. By helping us replace our aging vehicle, you’ll be ensuring that these vital programs and services can continue running smoothly and keep connecting seniors to groceries and children, youth and families to enriching outings across District 69.🌟 For a donation of $1,000 or more, your business logo will be displayed on our new bus—rolling through the community for years to come. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Call us at 250.248.2093 EXT. 251 to get started!Together, we can keep our community connected. 💙Support the Connecting Community Campaign today:👉 www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/16704#ConnectingCommunity #SOSPrograms #CommunitySupport #TransportationForAll #FundraisingCampaign #NonProfitOrganization #SupportLocal #Oceanside #NanooseBay #Parksville #Errington #Coombs #Qualicum #SponsorOpportunity #CommunityMatters #District69 #NonProfitSupport #LocalBusinessPartners #SeniorsSupport #YouthPrograms #BizForGood #SOS #WeAreCommunity ... See MoreSee Less

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Celebrating 57 years of Community

Providing vital community programs
and services to local residents since 1968.

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  • 250-248-2093
  • sos@sosd69.com
  • 245 Hirst Avenue West

PO BOX 898 Parksville, BC V9P2G9

Charitable Number: 107021537RR0001

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