Nelson CARES Society

Nelson CARES Society In 1974 a group of dedicated Nelson residents came together with a single vision: create a fairer, safer, and socially just community.

Through community collaboration and service excellence, Nelson CARES Society works toward a socially just society by providing programs and initiatives in advocacy, housing, employment, support services, and environmental stewardship. They were activists, volunteers, politicians and service providers with a common commitment to a caring, civil community. More than four decades later the organizati

on they created, now called Nelson CARES Society, continues to work towards that goal. We have grown into one of Nelson’s largest and most diverse non-profit organizations. We act as a catalyst for community and program development, and advocate for people living in poverty. NCARES supports a wide variety of community programs and services including affordable rental housing; an emergency shelter; residential and employment services for adults with disabilities; legal information and victim Services.
We are funded through government, private foundations, and the generous donations of countless individual Nelson residents. Today Nelson CARES Society provides hundreds of jobs and generates many millions of dollars in economic activity in the community. But our goal remains the same, work to build a healthy and inclusive community where respect for all individuals is an ordinary, everyday occurrence.

06/03/2026
Through community collaboration and service excellence, Nelson CARES Society works toward a socially just society by pro...
05/25/2026

Through community collaboration and service excellence, Nelson CARES Society works toward a socially just society by providing programs and initiatives in advocacy, housing, employment, support services, and environmental stewardship. Nelson CARES Society aims to be a reflection of the community it envisions. Join us in celebrating National Accessibility Week and championing ongoing efforts to build a more inclusive and accessible society and college community.

This image was done by the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc MMIWG Liaison Unit.
05/04/2026

This image was done by the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc MMIWG Liaison Unit.

May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.

Our hearts are with the families and communities that grieve, and those fighting to be reunited with loved ones who have been taken.

The red dress being projected on the side of the Museum was designed by Natalie Thiessen, working with survivors and their families. It was first projected on the Manitoba Legislative Building and was gifted to the Museum to recognize and honour the lives of those missing or murdered.

Address

100/250 Hall Street
Nelson, BC
V1L0B4

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12503526011

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