Society of Organized Services

09/01/2026

Find back-to-school treasures at SOS Thrift Shop! 📚✏️

You never know what you’ll discover—from desks, lamps and storage to backpacks, clothing, phone cases, pencil cases, art supplies, educational games and more—all at great Thrift Shop prices.

Every purchase supports vital SOS programs and services in our community! 💙

📍 188 West Hirst Ave., Parksville
🕘 Monday–Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm

Great finds. Better planet. Stronger community.

09/01/2026

💕 Pink tags are bringing the savings! 💕

Pink tags are 50% off right now at SOS Thrift Shop!

We have tons of awesome dishes, dish sets, food-storage containers, glassware and one-of-a-kind finds. Plus, you’ll find amazing furniture sporting pink tags throughout the store!

Our cozy PJs and onesies are out, and our summer and fall shoes are pretty in pink—with plenty of pink-tagged pairs to discover! 👟🍂

Come treasure hunting!

08/31/2026

Swipe through to see how SOS Children, Youth and Family programs are creating wonderful, fun memories for local children, youth and families. 💙

We believe children grow best when they feel safe, youth thrive when they feel connected, and families move forward best when they have support.

Our For Our Families campaign is raising funds to help ensure these programs remain open, vibrant and accessible, and continue to meet the needs of families in our community.

Help families thrive. Donate to the For Our Families campaign:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/16704

Learn more about For Our Families and how SOS programs are tailored to support local families:
https://sosd69.com/for-our-families/

08/29/2026

Last year, SOS supported:

✨ Over 453 children and caregivers through our early years programs
✨ 143 children accessed recreation activities they otherwise couldn’t attend due to financial barriers
✨ 95% of youth participants said SOS youth programs met their needs

SOS helps families thrive 💙

Read more click the link: https://issuu.com/sosd69/docs/sos_-_helping_families_thrive

To keep our safe spaces for children, youth, and families open and vibrant, we have launched our For Our Families campaign, because when children and youth find belonging, communities grow stronger.

Donate For Our Families here:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/16704

08/28/2026

🚨 ONLY FOUR DAYS LEFT! 🚨

Looking for a fun way to support a cause that matters to you? Purchase your SOS 50/50 tickets for the chance to win 50% of the jackpot while making a BIG impact locally!

🎟️ Buy your tickets today: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/sos-d69

Every ticket helps SOS provide vital programs and services that uplift, empower and enrich the lives of children, youth, families, adults and seniors throughout District 69. 💙

You could win big—and your community wins too!

🎟️ Buy your tickets today: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/sos-d69

Please share this post and help us spread the word!

08/28/2026

Our digital Fall Program Guide is now available online! 🍂

Explore SOS programs and services for children, youth and families, adults, and seniors:

https://issuu.com/sosd69/docs/sos_fall_program_guide_2026

All proceeds from the SOS Thrift Shop support these vital programs and services, which uplift, empower and enrich the lives of District 69 residents.

Print copies will be available next week at the SOS Thrift Shop and local community centres.

Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace.

08/27/2026

This entire episode warmed our hearts! 💙 In this episode of the We Are Community podcast, we celebrate the children and families at the heart of TICTAC and hear what this special program has meant to them.

Be sure to watch until the end for a very sweet moment with one of our TICTAC graduates! 🎓

Watch the full episode of the SOS - We Are Community podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku5ZCg42bP0

TICTAC is a free SOS program where children ages 0–5 and their parents and caregivers can play, learn, connect, and build community together.

08/26/2026

🎉 It’s a SALE-A-BRATION at M&N Mattress! 🎉

Visit M&N Mattress this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 28 and 29, from 10 am to 6 pm. Partial proceeds from the sale will be donated to Society of Organized Services (SOS), helping support local programs and services!

“We are happy to support SOS because of their dedication and commitment to making this community a better place for those in need with the many different programs SOS covers, serving all areas of the community. Their local programs have helped tens of thousands of locals over the many decades they've been in District 69. SOS has become a great partner for many years for our mattress giveaways as well, by finding those in need of a better sleep.” ~ M & N Mattress & Sofa Gallery

Thank you to M&N Mattress, a GOLD Biz for Good partner, for recognizing the importance of supporting our community and helping local residents when they need it most! 💛

08/26/2026

🐾 Hurry down to the SOS Thrift Shop for some pawsitively barking-good deals! 🐾 In celebration of International Dog Day, we’re unleashing 25% off all regular-priced pet accessories, toys and games today, August 26, only!

Don’t paws—come fetch a great deal! 🐶

08/25/2026

The bigger the prize pot, the bigger the win—for you and for our community! 💙🎟️

When you purchase SOS 50/50 tickets, you’re not only entering for a chance to take home half the jackpot—you’re also helping provide vital programs and services for local children, youth, families, adults and seniors. The next draw is one week away!

So, unlike Sharon and Chocolate, you really could be packing your bags!🏝️😂

Help us grow the prize pot and get your tickets today:
www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/sos-d69