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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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Oct 25, 2024
SVSS Telephone Service Upgrade!
Service Upgrade 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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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 9, 2021
Barbara & Steve, Friendship Callers
Client and Volunteer from our Friendship Calling program Over forty years ago Barbara left Ontario to settle in Victoria. To say she is...
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Oct 25, 2020
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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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Mar 30, 2020
Safe Seniors, Strong Community
Available by simply dialing 211, the Safe Seniors program provides support and resources to older adults living at home who are isolated...
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