Nelson CARES Society

10/12/2026

What does a caring community look like?

It's a community where everyone has a safe place to call home.

Where people can access support and representation when they need it.

Where everyone has the resources they need to participate fully in community life.

And where people come together to make that vision a reality.

That's where our Board comes in.

Nelson CARES is looking for new Board Directors who want to lend their perspective, skills and passion to helping shape the future of our organization and our community.

You don't need to have all the answers. You just need to care, be willing to listen, and be ready to work collaboratively toward something bigger than yourself.

Could you be our next Board Director?

Learn more: https://nelsoncares.ca/welcome-to-the-board/

10/09/2026

Oct 20th is the cutoff to get your NCARES membership in time to vote at the AGM on Tuesday, Nov 3rd. https://nelsoncares.ca/our-society/membership-volunteer/

10/09/2026

Nelson CARES Society, in partnership with Oxygen Art Centre and the Nelson & District Arts Council (NDAC), invites visual artists to submit their work for our upcoming 2027 Community Art Calendar. 100% of the proceeds from calendar sales will fund the life-saving services at the Coordinated AccessDrop-in Centre.
The Drop-In Centre is a vital community hub providing safety, warmth, and essential support 1 day a week, with nourishing meals, shower facilities, and access to housing advocates, healthcare navigation, and community connection. It is a place where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and care.
PROJECT THEME: HOME, CONNECTION, & RESILIENCE
We are seeking powerful visual interpretations of what community, resilience, connection, and belonging means to you living in our region.
INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY PLACEMENTS
Inclusivity and empowerment are at the heart of this project. To ensure diverse representation, a minimum of 3 calendar months will be reserved for unhoused or precariously housed individuals who utilize the Drop-In Centre. Selected artists will receive a financial honorarium upon selection.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Eligibility: Open to all multi-disciplinary visual artists (painting, photography, digital art, illustration, textiles, printing, etc.) residing in the West Kootenay Region.
Format: High-resolution digital files (minimum 300 DPI) or physical artwork that can be easily scanned. Landscape format is highly preferred to fit standard calendar layouts.
Artist Profile: Every submission must include a small biographical profile (maximum 250 words). If your work is selected, your bio and story will be printed alongside your artwork for your featured month.
KEY DATES
SubmissionDeadline: Friday, October 30, 2026
Artist Notification: Early November 2026
Calendar Launch & Retail Sales:
Last week of November 2026
HOW TO APPLY
Please email your high-resolution image file and your 100-word biography to [email protected] with the subject line “2027 Calendar Submission - [Your Name]".
If you are a Drop-In Centre participant submitting physical artwork, please bring your piece directly to the Drop-In Centre staff, who will assist you with filling out your biography form.

10/08/2026

10/06/2026

Help shape a community that cares!

Nelson CARES Society is looking for new members to join our Board of Directors. We're seeking passionate community members dedicated to ensuring that everyone in Nelson is adequately housed, supported and able to participate fully in community life.

The Board provides leadership, sets the strategic direction of the Society, strengthens accountability, and ensures that we serve the community of Nelson with purpose and integrity.

If you have knowledge or experience in areas such as finance, governance, human resources, community development, housing, or nonprofit work we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more about becoming a Nelson CARES Board Director: https://nelsoncares.ca/welcome-to-the-board/

10/01/2026

Join the Nelson CARES Board of Directors!

Nelson CARES Society is seeking community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors and help guide the organization's future. Board Directors provide leadership and governance, establish strategic priorities, support organizational accountability, and represent the interests of the community.

Most importantly, we're looking for people who are committed to supporting those who are most vulnerable and helping build a more socially just community. If you have experience or knowledge in governance, finance, human resources, housing, nonprofit leadership, and community development, we'd love to hear from you!

The Board meets monthly, with an expected commitment of approximately 6–10 hours per month. Bring your perspective. Share your skills. Help shape the future of Nelson CARES.

Learn more about becoming a Board Director: https://nelsoncares.ca/welcome-to-the-board/

09/28/2026

You can help NCARES continue to provide affordable housing by becoming a monthly donor. Each donation supports programming that can literally save lives right here in the community. NCARES is a charity, so you will receive a charitable tax receipt. Head to https://nelsoncares.ca/donate/ to make a difference today.