Basic Needs / Support - Nelson Area & Slocan Valley
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
Food Cupboard - Kootenay Kids
Foster Children Educational Funding
Administers several bursaries and funds for current and former BC foster children who wish to continue their education.more info
Glacier Cabs
Serving Nelson and surrounding areas 24/7.more info
Good Food Bank - Nelson
A no barrier food bank open on alternating Wednesday afternoons and offering nutritious food to area residentsmore 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
Health Connections Accessible Transportation - Kaslo, Salmo, Nakusp, Boundary
Provides communities with accessible transportation options to non-emergency medical appointments. If space available, others may also ride.more info
Herridge Place
Affordable housing for lower income working peoplemore info
Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) - Nelson
Focuses on preventing homelessness in priority groups which have been identified as particularly vulnerable.more info


