28-07-2023
Parksville’s SOS celebrates 55th anniversary with legacy events
Host Peter McCully welcomes Lissa Alexander, communications manager of District 69 Society of Organized Services (SOS), in a podcast interview.
The SOS Thrift Shop remains the primary funder for all 25 programs and services offered by SOS. Alexander highlighted the diverse range of programs available, including child, youth and family programs, free tutoring, counselling referral, homeless prevention, and the iconic Meals on Wheels program, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Delving into interesting thrift shop stories, Alexander shared some fascinating donations, such as an antique fireman's outfit from the early 1900s, a tortoiseshell tea caddy from the late 1800s, and a working Mickey Mouse movie projector from the 1930s.
‘Legacy Events’ planned are planned to celebrate the organization's longstanding presence in the community while promoting the All-In For Kids campaign, which aims to provide more opportunities for local children and youth in recreational activities.
‘Our All-In For Kids campaign is helping local children and youth with more opportunities to grow and thrive through recreation,” said Alexander. “We’re just spreading the word that we're really trying to help fund those programs of ours that help children get out there and play.”
Another notable event mentioned was the teen shopping event, which took place in May. Alexander explained that these events provided a fun and engaging experience for youth aged 12 to 19, allowing them to explore clothing and other items at the thrift shop. With approximately 80 youth in attendance, the event was deemed highly successful, prompting SOS to plan two such events per year. The next one is scheduled for Sept. 7.
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