In the next two installments of ‘How we CARE,’ we will shine a light on the vital work of The Advocacy Centre and its staff. The services mentioned in this article are free of charge and barrier-free. Having someone in your corner is priceless, whether a parent, coworker, partner or friend. The Advocacy Centre has [...]

Contribution by Nelson Star article #1 Most Nelsonites will know Nick Toner as “the guy with the million-dollar smile.” He’s familiar and unforgettable to friends and strangers alike. And for a lot of very good reasons. For years, Nick has been an active part of the community as a volunteer for numerous organizations. I recently [...]

To, all the ancestors and keepers of the land on whose traditional territories we are honoured to live and work. It is with heavy hearts that we, Board and Staff at Nelson CARES add our condolences and our commitment to reconciliation to all of those with Indigenous ancestry. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of [...]

It’s Nelson’s first new affordable housing complex in seven years.  Nelson Cares opened the doors to Hall St. Place on Tuesday of this week.  Jenny Robinson stopped by Kootenay Morning on June 2nd to fill KCR’s listeners on what the new building—more than two years in the making—means for the community.  Affordable housing has long [...]

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