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
Save the Date! Our 28th Annual Golf Fore Nova Vita event will be happening Tuesday August 12th, 2025 at the Brantford Golf & Country Club. Registration details are coming soon. Watch this space for updates.
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
Make your community bloom! Spend the afternoon with us as we walk you through a guided bouquet-making workshop with floral expert Concession Road Garden, while enjoying a delightful and scrumptious high-tea service at the River’s Edge at the Arlington in Paris.
In addition to making your very own bouquet to take home among the stunning views of the Grand River, guests will be able to bid on prizes at the silent auction table, have a chance to win incredible door prizes, snap a selfie at the photo activation station, and enjoy time with friends and family while raising essential funds for Nova Vita. As part of this special event, you will also have a chance to learn about BLOSSOM, a way to navigate difficult conversations with those in your life who may be experiencing abuse. This event offers an incredible opportunity to grow, learn, and bloom.
Your ticket package for this event includes:
- High-tea service at the River’s Edge at the Arlington Hotel (menu selection includes freshly baked scones, tarts and pastries, assorted finger sandwiches and wraps, and assorted cookies, squares and cakes, along with tea, coffee, and selection of juices)
- Guided workshop with Concession Road Garden, with take-home bouquet
- Fundraiser Purse (includes entry tickets for penny auction and door prizes)
- Gift bag with special gifts from Nova Vita and event partners
Adult (17+) Ticket Package: $125 | Youth (10-16 years old) Ticket Package: $115.
Tickets available until June 15th, or until sell-out. Limited number of seats available so purchase early!
Please Note: Youth pricing is available only for youth 10 years to 16 years of age. The bouquet-making workshop is best for those 10 years and above, and content may be discussed at the event that may not be suitable for those under 10 years of age.
Become One of the First Ever Sponsors for Blooms of Hope!
Want to be a part of this very special first-time event? Become an event sponsor, and bring this incredible fundraiser to life! There are many different sponsorship levels to fit your budget and marketing needs. For more information, contact Jessica Powless at jpowless@novavita.org or click here to download the 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 Powless, Fundraising & Events Manager
519-752-1005 x 232 | jpowless@novavita.org
Upcoming Third-Party Fundraising Events
Kegels + Cocktails Brant Presents: “Secrets Leaked: Everything You Didn’t Know About Your Pelvic Floor” – April 23, 2025
Join Kegels + Cocktails Brant as they have a fun, educational evening allowing women to connect and share experiences, while learning more about their pelvic health. This event will be hosted at the Rope Factory Event Hall (111 Sherwood Dr, Brantford). This year’s event will support Nova Vita’s essential shelter services. For more information about this event, email kegelsandcocktailsbrant@gmail.com and be sure to follow them at @kegelsandcocktailsbrant.
Proceeds from the Sales of Ren Stripe at Flux Brewery – On Sale Now!
Ren Stripe was brewed in collaboration with Ren (AKA Beer. Diversity.) to celebrate her 50th trip around the sun. She brewed a dedicated beer with 17 different breweries, each donating a chunk of proceeds to a deserving organization. With 50 cents from every can and pint sold being donated, Flux Brewing Co selected Nova Vita as their charity of choice! Ren Stripe is now available on tap and in cans at Flux. Be sure to visit the taproom at 185 Oakland Rd, Scotland or order online from their website at www.fluxbrews.ca. Thank you Flux and Happy Birthday Ren!
Blush Medical Aesthetics “2nd Annual Dress Drive” – Now Until May 5, 2025
Be sure to support the 2nd Annual Dress Drive at Blush Medical Aesthetics! On now until May 5th, Blush Medical Aesthetics will be accepting new or like-new summer dresses, as well as sunscreen and new flipflops for women and children. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/blushmedicalaesthetic.
Love Mom Clothing Exchange – May 3, 2025
Join this FREE event to shop for new-to-you clothing without spending a dime. This wonderful event is hosted at the Brantford Polish Hall at 154 Pearl St, Brantford on Saturday May 3. New/like-new clothing donations can be dropped off from 10AM – 12PM, with shopping open from 12PM – 4PM. Donations of gently used women’s clothing are welcome but not mandatory for participation. Clothing that remains at the end of the event will be donated to Nova Vita to support women staying there this summer. For more information, email alwaysrubya@gmail.com.
More events coming soon! Visit www.novavita.org/host to start planning your fundraising event.