Basic Needs / Support - Castlegar Area
Employment Insurance - Benefits
First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society
Creates greater understanding of and advocacy for legislation, policy and practice so that all children and youth in BC have the rights, opportunities and resources required to thrive.more info
Foster Children Educational Funding
Administers several bursaries and funds for current and former BC foster children who wish to continue their education.more info
handyDART - Columbia (Greater Trail & Castlegar) and Kootenay Lake West (Nelson) Area Zones
A low cost accessible, door-to-door shared transit service for people with permanent or temporary disabilities that prevent them from using fixed-route transit without assistance from another person.more info
Hope Air
Provides free flights and other supports for low income families and individuals who must travel for medical care and treatment.more info
Income Tax Credits / Benefits
Individuals, families with children and seniors may be eligible for tax credits and various programs based on their previous year's annual income as reported to Revenue Canada through completing an income tax form.more info
Interior Medical Transport (IMT) Service
Offers private non-emergency medical transportation for patients requiring long term care relocations, repatriations, mobility assistance for medical appointments.more info
KidSport BC Chapter / Nelson & Trail Chapters
A community-based sport charity that provides grants for Canadian children 18 years and under who would otherwise not have a chance to participate in a season of sport of their choice. more info
Kootenay Seniors Transportation Program
Various services related to seniors' transportation needs and concerns in the West Kootenay areamore info
Kootenay Society for Community Living
Offers residential and individualized community based services to adults, children & teens who live with developmental disabilities including a mental and /or physical challenge.more info


