On any given night, more than 35,000 individuals are experiencing homelessness in Canada. Each year, it is more than 235,000 individuals who will experience homelessness in the country.(1) Historically, homeless people in Canada were older, single males. That being said, the current crisis seems to reveal a much more diverse picture. Indeed, there are more […]

We are so excited to launch our Kootenay Seniors Volunteer Driver Program (KSVDP) at the end of April! This great new program will offer affordable transportation 7 days a week for seniors who need transportation to access medical appointments – including Trail hospital – financial services, groceries, and social activities, recreational outings or other errands […]

Nelson CARES’ Kootenay Seniors program has received a brand-new wheelchair, a specialized “transfer chair” that allows for smoother transfer of users from chair to vehicle. Originally donated to Broader Horizons who in turn kindly offered it to Kootenay Seniors, the chair comes from Art Everton and his daughter Nicola. This is a most generous donation […]