DID YOU KNOW?

The following free services were provided directly to seniors and disadvantaged people in our communities in 2023.  Click on each heading below to learn more:

• INCOME TAX SERVICE Volunteers completed 643 low-income returns, including 10 home visits. Our team of dedicated Volunteers offer this service to the Nelson and surrounding areas. Advocated for 9 seniors.
• PERSONAL ADVANCE PLANNING Program designed for 19 years and older to provide help with documents pertaining to forms for a client’s future planning such as a Will, Power of Attorney etc. 4 clients benefited from this service.
• SENIORS REFERRAL SERVICE Our Office Manager assisted an average of 5 people a day in finding appropriate resources that would enable them to get the support and aid they need.   
• CYCLING WITHOUT AGE Our enthusiastic group of volunteers gave 464 clients a joyous ride on our special trishaws that enabled them to be outside in the fresh air and experience scenic surroundings.
• FARMERS MARKET COUPON PROGRAM  We enabled 40 low-income seniors to access fresh local healthy produce directly from Farmers.

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• Elder Abuse Prevention Program Assisted 26 clients. The Program is now administered by Nelson Cares.

Your contributions enable us to keep offering and expanding the programs and services that we offer to the community. We appreciate all donations, of any size.  We will provide a charitable receipt for contributions $20 and greater.