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 [...]
Thomas Mellish, a paralegal with McEwan & Co. Law Corporation in Trail BC, will be running along the Old Cascade Highway from Rossland to Christina Lake to raise funds for the Nelson CARES’ Advocacy Centre. To read more on this fundraiser and donate, click the button below. DONATE
The Advocacy Centre has been providing free, confidential legal information, education and problem solving for residents of the West Kootenays for over 30 years. One of the first of its kind, it also provides Community Based Victim Services to people who have experienced relationship and sexual violence. Program Manager, Amy Taylor and her team have [...]
The Nelson CARES Society Board of Directors are very pleased to announce that Sarah Magee has joined the Team as the new Executive Director. Sarah brings over 15 years of experience in government, non-profit management, and community advocacy. Ron Little, Board Chair said “The first step of our search for an ED was to meet [...]
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: Spring 2025 State of Services
Press Release - for immediate release Jan 31st, 2025 On Saturday, Feb 22nd, 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 and over 100 volunteers keeping them safe, on track, fed and cheered on. The [...]
Please join us for an open house to discuss the proposed Front Street development If you are interested in the open house, and would like a information pamphlet, click here.
