Nelson CARES Society sponsors a wide variety of community programs and services such as
Check out the Earth Matters website for current details on these and other projects Earth Matters is an environmentally and socially focused organization that has been providing “in the ground” projects in Nelson since 1995. Earth Matters developed two social enterprise businesses to support the youth initiatives that were on going in the community, including The …
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. Many of our care staff have …
Located in the Ward Street Place building, 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. With the support from …
Supporting people with disabilites to realize their employment Educational and Community Volunteer goals. The Supported Employment Program builds partnerships with the business community to create jobs. We actively seek out opportunities for individuals to contribute to their community and economy. Job Development The Supported Employment Program develops employment opportunities in the community through a number …
Skilled staff provide legal information, education and referral services. Violence, poverty, family law, child protection, affordable housing and homelessness are some of the issues The Advocacy Centre faces head on. The agency has a particular focus on assisting victims of crime, those living in poverty, people with disabilities and those in conflict with systems or …
Affordable housing in Nelson is critically low due to sky rocketing rents and conversions in the downtown core. In March 2002 Nelson District Community Resource Society (now known as Nelson CARES Society) purchased Ward Street Place to preserve affordable housing for Nelson residents with low and limited income. Financial contributions from various funders enabled NDCRS …
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