Public Education

Public Education is a vital part of our work to build safer, healthier communities. By raising awareness about domestic violence, promoting healthy relationships, and equipping individuals with practical tools, we help reduce interpersonal violence and work together to create a community where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered.

We offer a wide range of engaging presentations on topics including:

We deliver presentations to community agencies, businesses, schools, clubs, religious institutions, and many other groups. Each session can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your audience, including age-appropriate content for youth, adults, seniors, and professional groups.

Additionally, we provide on-site counselling at both local school boards upon request, ensuring accessible support for students where they need it most.

All of our presentations are free and can be arranged to be in-person or virtually. To book or learn more about our presentation opportunities, contact:

Tianna Destro, Public Educator
519-752-1005 x237 | tdestro@novavita.org

Community Partnerships

Nova Vita’s proactive and innovative approach to ending interpersonal violence and reducing risk involves close working relationships with our community partners including the Sexual Assault Centre of Brant, Victim Services of Brant, Brant Family and Children’s Service, Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care (Brantford General Hospital), Brantford Police Services, Ontario Provincial Police, Six Nations Police, Probation and Parole, The Bridge Brantford, Dalhousie Place, Brantford PRIDE, Canadian Mental Health Association Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, City of Brantford, Community Legal Clinic Brant Haldimand Norfolk, Willowbridge Community Services, Grand Erie District School Board, Grand River Community Health Centre, Mississaugas of the Credit, Ogwadeni:deo, YMCA, Kids Can Fly, Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board, St. Leonard’s Community Services, and Brant Native Housing.

Community Committees

Nova Vita participates on the following committees:

  • BRAVE Committee: Nova Vita is currently the co-chair of the B.R.A.V.E (Brant’s Response Against Violence Everywhere) committee, a committee composed of over 20 organizations committed to improving services to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence.
  • Elder Abuse Committee
  • Anti-Human Trafficking Committee
  • Crisis Table
  • Brantford Immigration Partnership (BIP)
  • Brant Haldimand Norfolk Mental Health Week Committee

Community Development

Community Development is all about making a difference. Want to get involved? There are many ways you can!

  • Participate – Purchase a ticket for our annual International Women’s Day event, register a foursome for Golf Fore Nova Vita, or go silent for 24 hours to Break The Silence On Domestic Violence. Learn more about our exciting events, and how you can get involved, here.
  • Host – Host your very own fundraiser in support of Nova Vita. Whether it’s a bake sale, garage sale, or anything else you can dream of, every dollar makes a difference for families utilizing our services. Get started here.
  • Sponsor – Make a big difference when you become an Annual Partner or event sponsor. With multiple opportunities available, there is a sponsorship level for every budget and impact level. Learn more here.
  • Donate – Nova Vita appreciates every dollar and item donated in support of the families that utilize our services. For more information on how you can support Nova Vita, visit our Donate page.

Volunteer Opportunities

Standing behind the success of Nova Vita and is a group of dedicated volunteers who are passionate and committed to the wonderful work that we do in providing residential and counselling services to abused and homeless women and their children. In fact, our amazing volunteer program matches your skills and passion with our various programs.

Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Leave your mark while in service to others. It is the most gracious work you can do.

Can you spare 3 – 4 hours a week? 10 hours a month? Whatever you are comfortable contributing. Join us for a chance to make a difference, help others, make new friends, gain work experience or even the beginnings of a new career.

We seek a diverse mix of volunteers from all ages and backgrounds with a variety of skills. A talent that you may have thought unimportant may be what we are looking for. We also value male volunteers as they act as positive role models for the children at Nova Vita.

For more information on how you can become a Nova Vita volunteer, click here.