Job Summary: The Nelson Committee on Homelessness (NCOH) is a community-based organization working to address homelessness in Nelson. The NCOH Community Coordinator works to develop and foster community collaboration on the issue of homelessness in Nelson British Columbia. Specifically, they support the NCOH Community Advisory Board (CAB) to meet contractual and data obligations of the [...]
Job Summary: The Coordinated Access (CA) Lead position is an essential element of our community’s efforts to prevent and end homelessness. Coordinated Access aims to connect people at risk of/or experiencing homelessness to the right housing and supports in as streamlined a way as possible based on their preferences and level of need. This position [...]
Nelson CARES Society (NCARES) is a not-for-profit organization that provides programs and initiatives housing, employment, legal information, and support services. Job Summary: Nelson CARES Society is seeking a permanent part-time employee to acts as the Society’s Front Desk Receptionist. This is a benefited position upon successful completion of the probationary period. For more on this [...]
Nelson CARES Society (NCARES) is a not-for-profit organization that provides programs and initiatives housing, employment, legal information, and support services. Job Summary: Nelson CARES Society is seeking a permanent part-time employee to acts as the Society’s General Administrative Assistant. This is a benefited position upon successful completion of the probationary period. For more on this [...]
Enter the Nelson CARES Society fundraising summer raffle for your chance to win a Pedego Avenue Electric Bike. All proceeds from the raffle go to support the Kootenay Seniors Transportation Program. For more information and how to get your tickets, click here!
Nelson CARES Society is a not-for-profit organization that provides programs and initiatives in advocacy, housing, employment, support services, and environmental stewardship. Services for Community Living is one of its programs that operates four residences in Nelson that provides at-home and community-based services for adults with developmental disabilities and complex health care needs. The Community Support [...]
Nelson CARES Society is a not-for-profit organization that provides programs and initiatives in advocacy, housing, employment, support services, and environmental stewardship. Services for Community Living is one of its programs that operates four residences in Nelson that provides at-home and community-based services for adults with developmental disabilities and complex health care needs. The Community Support [...]
On Saturday, February 24th, the Nelson CARES Society is hosting its Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising event. This event will see numerous participants braving the cold, dark streets of Nelson in a walk. These walkers will have reached out to their friends, family, and colleagues for donations in support of their efforts. The [...]
One month is set aside to honour the tireless efforts of individuals, families, and community members who have worked diligently to foster more inclusive communities, particularly for people with developmental disabilities. Community Support month falls in October every year. In 1981, the federal government made a historic decision and ended direct funding for institutions that [...]
On Saturday, Feb 24th, Nelson CARES Society’s Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising event will be taking place with hundreds of walkers hitting the chilly, dark streets of Nelson. Those walkers will have asked their friends, family and co-workers to donate to support their walk. Because of the fast-paced nature of CNOY event, almost [...]
