Emergency Assistance and Advocacy Program

Emergency Assistance

SOS provides support for local residents, if they face an unexpected hardship or financial emergency. SOS also advocates for clients to reconcile financial obstacles and provides guidance to promote self-sufficiency. Examples of types of assistance:

Food – grocery store food vouchers
Medical expenses – limited support with prescription medications
Clothing, basic household items and furniture – Thrift Shop vouchers

Assistance may also include referral to other community groups or agencies.

Please call to make an appointment so we can discuss your emergency and how we can help.

250-248-2093 ext. 241. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Thank you for arranging a drive for my medical appointment... I really appreciate your cheerfulness...

~ a safely transported client
Not since the banquets of Nero... has such a meal been served on golden plates!

~ a delighted diner
The program was most helpful, empowering, and valuable.

~ a self-help participant
I have become more dignified and stable.

~ a community member enriched
This is the best day of my whole life.

~ a child's first picnic
Besides the hardship assistance, subsidized children's programming and vouchers... you have given us the greatest gift... respect, compassion, and dignity.

~ a family helped

Emergency Assistance and Advocacy Program