The Nelson Advocacy Centre is throwing another Big Free Day, August 23rd at the Kootenay Christian Fellowship, 812 Stanley Street. It also marks our 20th anniversary!

Come down at 10 am to celebrate with us and to peruse all the clothes, toys, food hampers and the general miscellany that we are giving away. We'll be serving a free lunch between 11am and 1pm. Doors close at 3pm, so don't be late.

We also need donations and volunteers! Please call Chris at 250.352.5777.

Parenting After Separation is a three hour, 20 minute information session for parents, sponsored by the Ministry of Attorney General. Its purpose is to help parents make informed choices about separation -- choices that take into account the best interests of their children. The sessions are led by facilitators who are experienced in helping families.

The next session is:
September 8, 2008
6:00 - 9:30 pm
Childcare services are not provided

Participants must register before the session. Please call Brenda Woolner at 354-2010.

Beginning May 2007, an Advocacy Centre staff person will be in Castlegar:

Fridays, 9:30 am - 4 pm
Castlegar & District Community Services
1007 - 2nd Street, Castlegar

The advocate can help with issues such as:
- welfare
- disability benefits
- landlord/tenant
- debt
- information about family law

We can also provide referral information for a variety of other issues.
Call 250-608-0589 Monday - Friday for information and appointments.