The Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre is part of an international community of Shambhala Centres founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation master. The community is now led by his son and lineage holder, ...Read More

People Sharing Food The Nelson Food Cupboard Society is a non-profit organization that manages the Nelson Food Cupboard & aims to address food insecurities in Nelson and the surrounding areas with innovative & customer-oriented solutions. At the ...Read More

The Nelson BCSPCA Adoption Centre is evolving into a dynamic facility that is dedicated to excellence in animal care and engaging the public to create an active, compassionate community. The facility has been open ...Read More

Kootenay Kids is a community based nonprofit society focusing on the early years. Our programs serve the needs of children, parents, and caregivers through education, support, and childcare centres. Kootenay Kids provides services ...Read More

Our mission is to provide a safe haven for unwanted animals and to do our best to match those animals with potential new owners. We also want to help owners keep the pets that they ...Read More

The phone rings at Nelson Community Services Centre: a parent pulling her hair out and looking for some support and knowledge about raising kids. The phone rings again and a woman asks, haltingly, how she ...Read More

The Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society has been providing services to Nelson and area since 1998. It is the umbrella organization that encompasses the Seniors Resource Centre, Home Help Services, Seniors Counselling and ...Read More

Educational Choice in the Kootenays: the International School of the Kootenays Do you remember an occasion when a teacher or mentor said something that lit a spark in you? Or when you were delighted ...Read More