Hope For The Holidays
The holiday season, often seen as a time of joy and togetherness, can be incredibly difficult for those experiencing domestic violence and homelessness. As the cost of living continues to rise, the need for support grows – making it even more challenging for Nova Vita to provide both holiday cheer and urgently needed essential items for the shelter.
Your kindness and generosity can help to bring joy and comfort this holiday season to those that need it most. Be a part of the magic of Hope For The Holidays! Select an option below that is the best fit for you, your family, your business or organization.
Questions? Email us at jhill@novavita.org.
How You Can Help
Donate
Making a financial donation has the greatest impact for Nova Vita. It allows us to fill budgetary gaps, special requests, or provide a meal for the shelter, not only just over the holiday season, but year round. To get started click here.
Host
Hosting a donation drive for new toys, gift cards, pantry staples, and other urgently needed items in the shelter helps to fill our Holiday Workshop, as well as our shelves. It’s a great way to engage your family, friends, coworkers, and community, to come together and bring the holidays home to Nova Vita. Contact us before planning your donation drive! We can provide helpful tips, custom wish lists, event promotion, and much more. Get all the information and resources you need to get started by contacting jhill@novavita.org or download our Community Support Opportunities form.
Community Donation Drives You Can Support
Doucet Cleaning Services “Creating Hope For The Holidays” Drive (Until December 3)
Doucet Cleaning Services are collecting physical items like robes, pyjamas for women and children, slippers, pantry staples and pantry staples to help fill Nova Vita’s shelves for the holidays. They are able to pick-up your donations before December 3. Just email doucetcleaningservices@gmail.com to get started. Items should be new, unopened, unexpired and unwrapped. For more details, visit their Instagram page!
The Brantford Keg “2nd Annual Christmas Toy Drive” (November 13 – December 15)
The Keg is hosting their 2nd annual Christmas Toy Drive and will be collecting unwrapped toys from November 13th to December 15th. They will also be hosting an exclusive event for their donors on December 15th beginning at 8PM. There will be drink, hors d’oeuvres and a chance to win a Keg gift card! For more details, visit them in person at 61 Lynden Rd, Brantford.
Carrier Truck Centers “Hope For The Holidays” Drive (Until December 10)
Carrier Truck Centers Brantford is collecting donations to help meet the needs of Nova Vita and bring comfort to women and children in our community. Donate items from the wish list to the showroom at 6 Edmondson St, Brantford from 6:30AM – 7PM. They will be collecting until December 10. For more details, visit their showroom!
Sponsor
We match your budget to a family (or families) in need and provide you with their Holiday Wish List. Shop for their holiday essentials, and add special touches from your family to theirs. Allocate $100 per family member. $200 minimum commitment required. Limited opportunities available. Contact jhill@novavita.org to inquire or download our Community Support Opportunities form to get started.
Arrange A Donation
We are able to accept toys and gifts that are new, unwrapped, unexpired and in-packaging. If you would like to drop off your donation of new toys or gifts, Nova Vita will have staff and volunteers available at 59 North Park Street on the following days to accept your donation and say thank you in person!
- Wednesday December 3 from 5PM – 7PM
- Saturday December 6 from 10AM – 1PM
- Thursday December 11 from 5PM – 7PM
- Saturday December 13 from 10AM – 1PM
Can’t make those days? Contact Jessica Hill at 519-752-1005 ext 216 to make alternative arrangements. For health and safety purposes, and to ensure someone is on-site to accept your donation, please contact Jessica Hill before donating. Thank you for your understanding!
For more information about this program, or to get involved, contact:
Jessica Hill, Holiday Elf
519-752-1005 x216 | jhill@novavita.org