DONATING TO NELSON COMMUNITY SERVICES
Your donation allows us to reach so many more families, individuals, and youth and offer them real life-enhancing (and sometimes lifesaving) supports.
We are a registered charity under the federal Charities Act. All donations and bequests will be formally acknowledged in writing to the donor, and all donations over $20.00 will be offered a tax receipt.
WHEN MAKING A DONATION, YOU CAN SPECIFY WHICH FUND YOU WISH TO SUPPORT:
LIFE ENRICHMENT FUND
This fund will be used to enrich the lives of clients participating in the counselling, outreach, and support programs of Nelson Community Services.
Donations may be used for, but not limited to:
• Emergency childcare for parents to be able to attend NCS programs
• Food and gas cards
• Long distance phone cards
• Emergency support/safety needs
• Recreation/activity passes
• Personal care items, journals, books, etc.
• Assistance in a career search, training, job interviews, temporary childcare needs, entrepreneurial efforts
• Supplies and supports needed by the Street Outreach Workers
CICADA PLACE FUND
Youth coming to Cicada Place often have very few resources to support their transition to living independently. Monetary donations made to Cicada Place can help a youth in need purchase necessary household items such as linens, kitchen items- this is one of the biggest expenses- dishes, cooking utensils, pots and pans. We also have situations when youth in our program may struggle with purchasing items to meet their basic needs such as groceries, clothing for a new job, winter boots and coats and school supplies. Donations can make an impactful difference.
Some possible examples of how your donation can assist the youth residing at Cicada Place:
• $25.00- grocery card to feed a youth in need
• $50.00- work clothing or seasonal clothing needs
• $75.00- household startup items
• $100.00- a special occasion family style meal for all residents- ie Thanksgiving, grad celebration
• $200.00- a special event for residents and their dependent children- ie Christmas meal and gifts
AIMEE BEAULIEU TRANSITION HOUSE FUND
This Fund will be used to enrich the lives of women using the Aimee Beaulieu Transition House Program.
Donations may be used for, but not limited to:
• Food and gas cards
• Long distance phone cards
• Emergency support/safety needs
• Start-up household items, including household linens, etc. e. Journals, pyjamas, self-care items, children’s books, etc.
• Recreation/activity passes
• Christmas dinner and gifts
• Assistance in career search, training, job interviews, temporary childcare needs, entrepreneurial efforts
