6 February, 2023

CARF Accreditation

2023-02-06T17:05:36+00:00

Nelson CARES Society is thrilled to announce their achievement of another 3-year Accreditation Standard from CARF International. This accreditation recognizes the exceptionally high standard of service that our staff strives for every day to serve the community.

CARF Accreditation2023-02-06T17:05:36+00:00
22 December, 2022

An Important Message to our Community

2022-12-22T17:22:42+00:00

December 22, 2022 In July 2022, Nelson CARES Society became the victim of a cyber-security incident where $596,694 was fraudulently removed from one of the Society’s bank accounts. To date, $211,079 has been recovered, and we are currently working with the Nelson Police Department and the Nelson District Credit Union to have the remaining funds [...]

An Important Message to our Community2022-12-22T17:22:42+00:00
5 December, 2022

Coldest Night of the Year Press Release

2022-12-05T18:52:22+00:00

Dec 5th, 2022 With the holiday season fast approaching we will be spending time with our family, friends, and co-workers, this is the perfect time to start your Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising team. Nelson CARES Society is thrilled to be hosting the 9th annual Coldest Night of the Year on Saturday, Feb [...]

Coldest Night of the Year Press Release2022-12-05T18:52:22+00:00
7 November, 2022

Community Asked To Come Together To Keep Others Warm

2023-02-06T21:33:35+00:00

Nelson CARES Society Emergency Housing Services program is asking the community to clean out their closets, garages, and storage lockers and share their extra men’s clothing, warm blankets, towels, winter jackets, toques, gloves, socks  and camping gear. Stepping Stones Emergency Shelter will need to supply their clients and other community members with these items for [...]

Community Asked To Come Together To Keep Others Warm2023-02-06T21:33:35+00:00
11 October, 2022

14th Annual Report on Homelessness in Nelson

2022-10-11T22:03:31+00:00

Nelson continues to have high numbers of people experiencing homelessness and poverty.  The 14th Annual Report Card on Homelessness for Nelson provides data illustrating the issues and proposes solutions.  The results from the 2022 Point-in-Time (PiT) Service Enumeration and PiT Surveys are included, with data from Nelson’s new Coordinated Access/By-Name List service.  You can download [...]

14th Annual Report on Homelessness in Nelson2022-10-11T22:03:31+00:00
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