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
Nova Vita Celebrates International Women’s Day 2025 was a success! Thank you to our guests, our sponsors, our prize donors, our guest speaker Inspector Quenneville, the Brantford Golf & Country Club, and our volunteers for joining us at the “kitchen table”. You are at the heart of the work we do!
With your support, over $75,000 (net) was raised that evening to support women in our community escaping violence and homelessness. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsors
Thank you to our 2025 #NovaVitaIWD 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
Thank you to our sponsors, participants, volunteers and supporters for helping to make our 28th Annual Golf Fore Nova Vita a success! With their support, we raised $35,000 (net) to support the families finding safe emergency shelter at Nova Vita. We hope to see you at next year’s event!
Thank You Sponsors!
Thank you to our event sponsors, who are helping to create a one-of-a-kind experience for participants, all while making a positive impact for Nova Vita. Their generosity and support resonate 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
Thank you to our 2024 Break The Silence Sponsors!
For more information, contact:
Jessica Powless, Fundraising & Events Manager
519-752-1005 x 232 | jpowless@novavita.org
Blooms of Hope
Thank you to all of our attendees at the first-ever “Blooms of Hope”! Your bouquets were beautiful and we couldn’t have asked for a better or more enthusiastic crowd!
Thank you to our sponsors, prize donors, volunteers, the River’s Edge at the Arlington Staff, Concession Road Gardens, and all of our participants. You helped to make this event bloom. Looking forward to next year!
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
Red Flags & Butterflies Book Launch: Wednesday October 22, 2025 (7PM – 9PM)
Join the family of Sheryl Azzam, as they launch “Red Flags and Butterflies” a novel by Sheryl Azzam on Wednesday October 22 at the Lee Academy (Lynden Campus) at 1978 Concession Road 2 West, Lynden. Proceeds from the sales of the book will be donated to support Nova Vita’s essential shelter services. Learn more about the author at www.sherylazzam.com.
United Family Martial Arts’ 14th Annual Haunted House: Saturday October 25, 2025 (6PM – 9PM) & Sunday October 26, 2025 (12:30PM – 2:30PM)
Join United Family Martial Arts for their annual Haunted House at 160 Brantwood Park Rd. This spooky fundraiser will be donating proceeds to fill our shelves with much needed items at Nova Vita. For more information, visit ufmabrantford.ca.
Suzanne’s of Paris Holiday Fashion Show in Support of Nova Vita: Friday November 9, 2025 (12PM – 3PM)
Enjoy an afternoon of high tea and high fashion at the River’s Edge in Paris. Join Suzanne’s of Paris for their Holiday Fashion Show, with a portion of ticket sales being donated to Nova Vita. Tickets are $99 and can be purchased by calling 519-442-7552, or order online at www.suzannesofparis.com.
More events coming soon! Visit www.novavita.org/host to start planning your fundraising event.