Participate
Join Nova Vita and participate throughout the year at one of our annual events to raise awareness about domestic violence and raise much needed financial support for our emergency shelter, programs and services.
International Women’s Day
Thank you to everyone that helped make Nova Vita Celebrates International Women’s Day 2026 Presented By IG Wealth Management a success! Because of YOU, over $70,000 (net) was raised to support and empower women in your community. Our most ever!
Thank you to our participants, sponsors, donors, volunteers, guest speaker, and the Brantford Golf & Country Club for being a part of this amazing event.
Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsor – IG Wealth Management
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Make A Difference – Become A Sponsor!
Empower women in your community at Nova Vita Celebrates International Women’s Day 2026. Your support means more funds raised, more support engaged, and more fun had!
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors!
For more information about this event please contact:
Jessica Powless, Fundraising & Events Manager
519-752-1005 x 232 | jpowless@novavita.org
Golf Fore Nova Vita
Get ready to make a difference at the 29th Annual Golf Fore Nova Vita! Tee off at the beautiful Brantford Golf & Country Club, while enjoying delicious food, exciting prizes, and great company. From the first tee to the final putt, every moment on the course helps bring hope, healing and support to families seeking safe shelter at Nova Vita.
Happening Tuesday August 11th at the Brantford Golf & Country Club, registration is now open and available until August 4 (or sell-out). We sold out in June of last year, so don’t delay! Your registration to this year’s tournament includes:
- 18 holes with cart at the beautiful Brantford Golf & Country Club
- Awards ceremony for several on-course games and contests, as well as awards for the Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed flights.
- Grab & Go breakfast at registration *back by popular demand*
- Reception dinner, featuring delicious offerings from the Club’s chef
- $20 charitable donation to Nova Vita, with tax receipt to follow event
- Swag bag with gifts from Nova Vita and event partners
- FUNdraiser Purse, which includes entry into on-course games and contests
Registration is $275 per player, or $1,100 per foursome. To register your foursome fill out the form here, or contact Jessica Powless at jpowless@novavita.org for assistance.
We look forward to “tee-ing”-up with you in August!
Become A Sponsor!
When you become a Golf Fore Nova Vita sponsor, your generosity and support resonate far beyond the fairway. Click here to download the 2026 Sponsorship Package, or contact Jessica Powless at jpowless@novavita.org for more information.
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors, who help make this event a success far beyond the fairway!
For more information about this event please contact:
Jessica Powless, Fundraising & Events Manager
519-752-1005 x 232 | jpowless@novavita.org
Blooms of Hope
Make your community bloom at the second annual Blooms of Hope! Join us on Sunday May 31st at the River’s Edge at the Arlington for a high tea-style lunch service, guided bouquet-making workshop, and learn how to BLOSSOM, a way to navigate difficult conversations with those in your life who may be experiencing abuse. Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of this wonderful event, which will help to educate, inform, and make our community bloom.
You’ll have a chance to win amazing prizes at the penny sale and silent auction tables, try your hand at last year’s fan-favourite Tea Cup Toss, or (new this year) design the best fascinator! Join us for a wonderful afternoon of tea, bouquets and fun!
Your ticket includes:
- High tea-style lunch service from the River’s Edge at the Arlington
- Bouquet-making workshop with floral expert Svava Juliusson
- Swag bag featuring gifts from Nova Vita and other event partners
- Sleeve of door prize tickets to win fabulous prizes
- Informative BLOSSOM presentation
Ticket sales are now complete. Thank you to all of our guests, sponsors, and donors. We can’t wait to see you on May 31st!
Please note, the bouquet-making workshop is best for youth aged 10+. Some subject matter may also be too advanced for youth under 10.
Make Your Community BLOOM!
Become a sponsor of the second annual Blooms of Hope, and help women in your community seek safe shelter and support at Nova Vita. Want to supply a gift to participants, or sponsor the bouquets? We have many options to suit your budget and need. Click here for the 2026 Blooms of Hope Sponsorship Package.
For more information about this event, or ways to get involved, contact:
Jessica Powless, Fundraising & Events Manager
519-752-1005 x 232 | jpowless@novavita.org
Upcoming Third Party Events
Want to get involved? Support these incredible fundraisers that are raising essential funds and awareness of Nova Vita’s programs and services. If you would like to host your own third-party fundraiser click here, or contact:
Jessica Hill, Community Development Assistant
519-752-1005 x 216 | jpowless@novavita.org
Upcoming Third-Party Fundraising Events
Smokey Hollow Estates 5th Annual Car Show: June 20, 2026, 10AM – 2PM
Join Smokey Hollow Estates at 114 Powerline Rd, Brantford as they invite guests and classic cars to the 5th Annual Smokey Hollow Estates Car Show! Proceeds to benefit Nova Vita, and our very own Public Educator will be there to meet and greet with guests. Donation to enter, with trophies, raffles, food, music and vendors galore. For more information, visit facebook.com/events/885454217578717
Visit www.novavita.org/host to start planning your fundraising event.