FAMILY SERVICES
Hours of Operation, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Family Services Office, 505 – Eighth St, Nanaimo
Call (250) 753-8834 for more information.
Voucher Program
For those in need of clothing and small household items please come in to our office and speak to Marie, Yvonne or Thomas.
Free Income Tax Returns
Family Services Office
Free Monthly Tax Clinics will be available to process tax returns by appointment only.
2025 Dates will be update soon!
Please call Marie for more information, 250 753 8834 ext. 409.
No Self-employment. Low Income only (Under $35,000 for an individual). Multiple years.
Pet Food Program
9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday
Access to free dog and cat food at our Family Service Office. Pet food is donated by generous local donors, including the Nanaimo SPCA and Bosleys.
Loaves and Fishes Free Food Market
Fridays 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Outdoors in our church parking lot at 505-Eighth Street
Please have photo ID with you
Busy Bees Playgroup
Located in our church gym at 505-Eighth Street
Wednesdays 9:30am to 11:30am beginning soon! Watch here and our Facebook page for the start date.
Parents/Caregivers and infants to 4 year olds welcome to come and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while playing with your children at various play centres, trying a craft and at times enjoying some gross motor fun!
If you have questions please give Carolyn a call at 250-619-5950 or email carolyn.jones@salvationarmy.ca
Summer Camp at Camp Sunrise
Holiday Camp ages 7 to 12
Monday July 7th to Friday July 11th 2025
This year 13 children from our community in the ages of 7 to 12 will get the opportunity to attend 5 days (overnight) at Camp Sunrise in beautiful Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast! For more information please contact our Children and Youth Director Carolyn Jones at 250-619-5950
Registration opens on March 14th and closes on June 9th. You can find more information about camp at our BC Youth website: https://bcyouthsa.ca/
Pathway of Hope
Let’s start the journey together! Reach out today to discover how Pathway of Hope can support you and your family every step of the way.
Pathway of Hope will help you build greater stability and hope for the future, skills and confidence to achieve your goals, stronger connections with your community and a foundation for lasting success.
Support Groups:
Grief Share – Hope and healing after the death of a loved one.
Leader Carol Creighton
Register at griefshare.org/findagroup
Tuesdays 10:00am to 12:00pm January 14th to April 22, 2025
Various Art Therapy Groups – contact Hannah to register and for more information at hannah.thomson@salvationarmy.ca
Spiritual Journey 12 Step Program with Major Yvonne
Wednesdays 1:30pm to 2:30 Starting on January 22, 2025
Call Yvonne at 250-753-8834 for more information