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Jan 31
Fraudsters in Saanich
What you see is not always what you get. Be fraud alert!
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Jan 20
Come one, come all! Drop in Programs at Saanich Volunteer Services Society
Drop in programs at SVSS
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Jan 16
Tax Season is here at Saanich Volunteer Services Society!
2025 simple tax help at SVSS
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Jan 13
Spend those cold, grey Mondays walking with SVSS!
Walking Group SVSS
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Nov 30, 2024
Trevor Botkin, Director
Trevor, Board member Trevor Botkin (aka. T-Bot) is no stranger to volunteerism or giving back to community as a board member at Saanich...
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Oct 25, 2024
SVSS Telephone Service Upgrade!
Service Upgrade at SVSS
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Aug 1, 2024
August, 2024 at SVSS
August Days at SVSS
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Jul 5, 2024
Reminder: Escape the Heat this Summer!
Cool off at SVSS
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Jun 24, 2024
Tea and Talk at McRae House, a New Tradition at Saanich Volunteer Services Society
Come laugh with us at the Tea and Talk at McRae House
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May 27, 2024
Mondays aren't always horrible...
Monday visits from animals at SVSS
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Oct 16, 2023
Big Shoes to Fill...
Mario Siciliano has let Saanich Volunteer Services Society (SVSS) know that he must resign from his position as Executive Director due to...
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Sep 25, 2023
Collaborative Food Security in Saanich
September 25, 2023 Media Release Saanich, BC - Saanich Volunteer Services Society is working to support food security in Saanich through...
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Aug 31, 2023
Meet our New Staff at the AGM
Come to our AGM!
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Jul 30, 2021
529 Bike Registry Program
Article by Saanich Police Constable Erin Wagg In 2013, Project 529 set out to create a sustainable program to help reduce bike theft,...
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Sep 16, 2020
Senior Peer 1 to 1 Support Program
If you, or someone you know is 55+ and experiencing: • Loneliness and isolation • Loss & grief • Health related challenges and aging...
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Sep 1, 2020
Senior Services Directory
The 2021-2022 Senior Services Directory, created by the Seniors Serving Seniors Association of British Columbia, is now available The...
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