Hope For The Holidays

For those experiencing domestic violence and homelessness, the holiday season can be an overwhelming and stressful time. You can make a difference for women and their families by helping them bring the spirit of the holidays home. Whether those staying in our 33-bed emergency shelter, those staying in our transitional housing units, or those utilizing one of our essential outreach programs, the need for support remains high this holiday season. Last year, over 175 individuals were directly supported during the holiday season through our sponsor a family and donation drives. Make a difference for a family in your community by providing hope for the holidays.

Download the Community Support Opportunities Form Here

How You Can Help

Based upon our client needs and our current capacity, there are three ways that you can bring the joy of the holiday season to women and their families seeking safe shelter and support from Nova Vita this year:

  1. Donate: Making a financial donation or donating gift cards has the greatest impact for Nova Vita. It allows us to fill gaps and last minute requests to ensure that all holiday and meal needs are met. You can donate online here.
  2. Host: *ALL OPPORTUNITIES FILLED. Thank you to our caring community for your support!* See below for ways to support these donations drives.
  3. Sponsor: *ALL OPPORTUNITIES FILLED. Thank you to our caring community for your support!*

Please note: Due to limited capacity we cannot accept unscheduled physical donations during our Hope For The Holidays campaign. For health and safety, we can only accept items that are new, unopened, unexpired, and unwrapped.

Download the Community Support Opportunities Form Here

Arrange A Donation

Download the Community Support Opportunities Form here, and submit to jpowless@novavita.org to secure your Hope For The Holidays donation!

When planning your level of support please be mindful that safety and confidentiality is a top priority at our location and we cannot accept delivery of items without confirming an appointment with our Special Events & Public Education Coordinator. Here are some tips to help:

When Making a Financial or Gift Card Donation…

  • Monetary donations can be accepted:
    • Online
    • By Mail: Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services, 59 North Park St, Brantford, ON, N3R 4J8
    • By Phone: 519-752-1005 ext 228.
  • We are currently experiencing a high demand for gift cards valued at $25, $50 and $100. Suggested stores include: Giant Tiger, Walmart, Toys “R” Us, Best Buy, Sport Chek, Indigo, Grocery Stores, Visa, Mastercard. Please contact our Special Events & Public Education Coordinator at jpowless@novavita.org to arrange delivery.

When Hosting A Donation Drive… *ALL OPPORTUNITIES FILLED. Thank you to our caring community for your support!*

  • Before getting started, contact our Special Events & Public Education Coordinator at jpowless@novavita.org. We can provide helpful tips, customized wish lists, event promotion and coordinate delivery of items!
  • Please visit www.novavita.org/wishlist for a list of items that we can and cannot accept. Please note, all items collected through a donation drive should be new, in original packaging, unexpired and unwrapped for the health and safety of our clients and volunteers.
  • Upcoming Donation Drives: *ALL DONATION DRIVES COMPLETED. Thank you for your support!*

When Sponsoring A Family… *ALL OPPORTUNITIES FILLED. Thank you to our caring community for your support!*

  • Determine budget (allocate $100 per family member) and be matched with a family and their custom wish list. $200 minimum commitment.
  • Wish list to be provided by November 21.
  • Drop-off dates are:
    • November 26 (9AM – 12PM)
    • December 2 (5PM – 7PM)
    • December 10 (9AM – 12PM)
  • Please note all gifts should be new, in original packaging, unexpired and unwrapped for the health and safety of our clients and volunteers.

The last day we can accept items for the Hope For The Holidays program is Monday December 19 to give our clients and residents time to plan their holiday season. Download the Community Support Opportunities Form here and submit to jpowless@novavita.org to secure your Hope For The Holidays donation.

For more information or to schedule your gift to bring comfort and joy this holiday season to women and their families escaping violence and homelessness, please contact:

Jessica Powless, Special Events & Public Education Coordinator
519-752-1005 x232 | jpowless@novavita.org