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 to victims of relationship and sexual violence. Job Summary: The Community Based Victim Services (CBVS) Support Worker [...]
The Program Manager is responsible for providing leadership, coordination, and case management support across NCARES Supportive, Semi-supportive, and Emergency Housing sites. This includes ongoing oversight of daily program operations, supervision of staff, ensuring compliance with all policies and legislation, and resolving complex tenant or operational issues. For more on this job posting, click here.
Nelson CARES Society (NCARES) is a multi-program, non-profit organization committed to building a healthy, inclusive community through advocacy, affordable housing, and support services. Job Summary: The Accounts Payable/Receivable (AP/AR) Coordinator supports effective financial operations at NCARES by overseeing accounts payable and designated receivables processes, ensuring transactions are accurate, timely, and compliant with organizational policies and [...]
NCOH is providing ongoing information regarding Services in Nelson for those in need. Please click on the link for the current State of Services in Nelson: Winter 2026 State of Services
Nelson CARES Society’s Coldest Night of the Year fundraising event happening on Saturday, Feb 28th will have hundreds of Nelsonites walking together in the chilly, dark streets. Each person has asked their friends, family and co-workers to support their walk with a donation. Everything raised goes directly to support the Ready for Home program that [...]
October is Community Living Month and Disability Employment Awareness Month. Nelson CARES Society’s Custom Fit Inclusion & Employment Program would like to thank the following businesses for providing and cultivating inclusive employment opportunities to people with diverse abilities. These business partners include: The Adventure Hotel, Andex Equipment Rentals, Cake Betty, Chamber of Commerce, City of [...]
Please find the link for the Nelson CARES Society annual report for 2024-2025 below. Click Here
The 15th Annual Report Card on Homelessness highlights the current state of homelessness in Nelson, and how we can work together to address it. Numbers tell a story that cannot be ignored. Importantly, it raises the voices of community members experiencing homelessness and service providers who need to be heard in the development of meaningful [...]
BC Housing has awarded Nelson CARES Society the operating contract for a new supportive housing complex at 45 Government Rd. in Nelson. The addition of 43 supportive homes to the community will provide a pathway to supports and stable housing for people experiencing homelessness. Tenants will benefit from a comprehensive range of non-clinical supports for [...]
The Nelson CARES Society (NCARES) Board of Directors warmly invites you to join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, October 15th, at 5:00pm. The meeting will be held in the Adventure Hotel Banquet Room, 616 Vernon St. (entrance on the Hall St. side). To vote at the AGM, you must be an [...]
