Nelson CARES Society (NCARES) is a not-for-profit organization that provides programs and initiatives housing, employment, legal information, and support services. The Advocacy Centre provides legal information and advocacy to low-income residents of the West Kootenay region and supports for victims of relationship and sexual violence. Job Summary: The Poverty Law Advocate provides information, advocacy and [...]
Job Summary: The Manager of Emergency Housing Services oversees the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Shelter program in a professional and efficient manner and in compliance with Nelson CARES Society policies and procedures. The Manager provides ongoing supervision and evaluation of all staff within the worksites. Start Date: As soon as possible Hours: 40 hours [...]
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!
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 [...]
Happy 10th Anniversary!! We are excited to announce that 2024 will be the 10th year that Nelson CARES Society will host the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising event. On Saturday, Feb 24th, hundreds of Nelsonites will walk together in the chilly, dark streets. Participants will better understand the experience of being on the streets [...]
Nelson CARES Head Office: December 25 till January 1st. The Advocacy Centre: December 25 till January 1st. The HUB: December 25, 26 and January 1st.
Please click on the photo to download a copy of the 2022-2023 Annual Report.
