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CF Inclusion & Employment Services
The Custom Fit & Inclusion Services program partners with the business community to create jobs. We actively seek out opportunities for job seekers to contribute to their community and economy. Jean is a regular seasonal worker for the City of Nelson working as a Grounds Maintenance Worker at the Nelson Cemetery. She helps to …
Community Partners of CF
Custom Fit Inclusion & Employment Services Training Opportunities Our current training opportunities include >>> Office Cleaning Training at Nelson CARES Society Bottle returns with Earth Matters Recycling Individualized training plans with community employers Our Community Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
What services are available from Custom Fit Inclusion & Employment Services? The Custom Fit Inclusion & Employment Services offers Job Development, Job Site Training and Job Support Services primarily to job seekers referred through Community Living British Columbia. Some of services we offer include help with goal setting, resume building, job coaching,and work placements. Who …
Participants Bill of Rights
Person Served Bill of Rights To be treated with dignity and respect To make personal choices To receive quality care/services To understand and access information that is about me To privacy To have my personal information handled with confidentiality To safety and security To be treated equally and free from discrimination To speak up and …
Services for Community Living
Services for Community Living Residential Program Services for Community Living Residential Program provides for 11 adults with developmental disabilities and complex health care needs. This program offers person centered support and assistance with at-home and community based activities. Some of the individuals are seniors and many have been in this program for over a decade. …
Stepping Stones
Located at 816 Vernon Street, Stepping Stones is an emergency shelter for those who find themselves without safe housing in the West Kootenay area. There are 17 available beds in 5 bedrooms, with a common room, kitchen, laundry and shared washroom facilities. Stepping Stones is now double staffed 24/7. In addition to being open 24 …
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. …
The Age Friendly Community
AGE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY INITIATIVE An Age Friendly Community is one that is an inclusive and accessible environment that allows people to realize their potential for physical, social, and mental well-being throughout the life course and to participate in society, while providing them with adequate protection, security and care when they need it. World Health Organization …
Affordable Housing
Nelson CARES is committed to providing safe affordable housing to the residence of Nelson BC. We operate 144 units that are available to families, singles, seniors and people with disabilities who can live independently and qualify for a disability pension and who cannot work due to the disability. Demand is extremely high and vacancies are …
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Income Tax Receipts will be issued for amounts over $20.00 upon request.
We are a registered Charitable Organization.
Registration # 119053288RR0001
Every donation makes an enormous difference to the programs and services of
Nelson CARES Society.
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as well as in person contributions at our main office at 521 Vernon Street in Nelson
or via regular mail.
Membership fees are either $2 or $10, your decision on how much you the member can afford.
2015/16 Membership fees are due, please click on the membership button below or visit our office at 521 Vernon Street to see Helen for information, or call 250-352-6011 ext. 23.
*Please note that you must be a member in good standing at least 2 weeks prior to our AGM in order to have voting privileges at the AGM. The next AGM is September 16, 2015
