Nelson CARES Society is a not-for-profit organization that provides programs in advocacy, housing, employment and support services. Services for Community Living is its program that provides at-home and community-based services for adult individuals with developmental disabilities and complex health care needs. Some of the Community Support Worker’s responsibilities include: Provides person-centered support for the [...]
Press Release - for immediate release Nelson CARES Society hosted their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, Oct 2nd at the Adventure Hotel with over 30 community members in attendance. The AGM was followed by celebrating the organization's 50th anniversary serving the community. During the AGM, Board Chair Ron Little shared his report about the organization's [...]
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Help the Nelson Committee on Homelessness create our 2025-2026 Community Plan to reduce & prevent homelessness. We want your voice and individuals with lived experience. When: Wednesday October 30th, 10:00am – 1:00pm Where: The Adventure Hotel, conference room (616 Vernon Street) Coffee & snacks provided Please RSVP by emailing: ncohcommunity@nelsoncares.ca with the subject line: "RSVP: [...]
NCOH is providing ongoing information regarding Services in Nelson for those in need. Please click on the link below for the current State of Services in Nelson: State_of_Services Fall 2024
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Nelson CARES Society Board of Directors warmly invites you to join us for our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 at 5:30pm Location: Adventure Hotel - Banquet Room 616 Vernon Street, Nelson To vote at the AGM you must be a member in good standing with a [...]
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 [...]
The Nelson CARES Society’s Coldest Night of the Year fundraising event happening on Saturday, Feb 24th, 2024, will have hundreds of Nelsonites walking together in the chilly, dark streets. Individual walkers and those who have created teams will reach out to their personal networks asking friends, family, and co-workers to donate to support their walk [...]
