THE ADVOCACY CENTRE

The Advocacy Centre is a non-profit, community-based organization which provides legal information, education and problem solving for low-income residents of the West Kootenays. We also provide specialized victim assistance to victims of relationship violence, sexual assault and child abuse.

The Advocacy Centre provides advocacy to individuals as well as workshops and presentations on legal issues. It has long been a voice in the community speaking to issues of poverty and discrimination. Our work and the materials we produce focus on topics such as welfare, family law, tenancy, women’s safety and poverty survival. Our advocacy services are free of charge.

Since 1998, the Advocacy Centre has helped educate, train and support Nelson citizens free of charge. Funding comes from the Province of British Columbia, The Law Foundation of BC, Legal Aid BC and the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

Nelson CARES Society gratefully accepts monetary donations by cash, cheque, or online donations on behalf of the Advocacy Centre. When donating online, please note that you would like your donation to go to the Advocacy Centre.