Participate
Join Nova Vita 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
Wow! Thank you to everyone that purchased tickets, bid on silent auction items, donated to More Than A Bed, and sponsored “Nova Vita Celebrates International Women’s Day 2021”. You made it a night to remember, and truly made a difference. Thank you!
We are truly excited to announce that this year’s “Nova Vita Celebrates International Women’s Day 2021” raised $20,382! We also achieved our “More Than A Bed” campaign goal, and raised $10,420, which means Nova Vita will be able to furnish each of our 18 rooms in the shelter with TV’s and entertainment technology. These additional amenities for women and children starting their journey to healing, will provide added safety and comfort for everyone in our shelter during these difficult times.
Thank you for joining us, and we cannot wait until next year!
Golf Fore Nova Vita
Mark your calendars! The 24th Annual Golf Fore Nova Vita event is coming to the Brantford Golf & Country Club August 17th, 2021.
As the surge in demand for our shelter and programs continues, you can make a difference for women and their families escaping abuse when you schedule your support and tee time at the 24th Annual Golf Fore Nova Vita event.
Working together with the Brantford Golf & Country Club we are pleased to offer a safe and fun golfing experience. This year, the tournament will include:
- Competition will be a four-player scramble (men, women, and mixed flights available)
- Teams to arrive for welcome and warm-up at scheduled times. Tee times to be 10 minutes part.
- Golfers to be screened upon arrival to ensure they are symptom-free
- BBQ lunch served at the Halfway House
- On-course beverages available for purchase at The Crossroads (debit/credit only)
- FUNdraising purse for on-course contests, included for all golfers
- Closest to the Pin & Closest to the Target to be awarded
- $40 charitable tax receipt included in registration
- Team Trophies and all prize winners announced virtually
- Chance to win some amazing prizes through our Virtual Silent Auction
- Due to COVID-19 precautions, reception, dinner and in-person awards banquet will not be included in this year’s event
Date: Tuesday August 17, 2021
Cost: $225 per golfer/$900 per foursome: Includes 18 holes with cart, BBQ lunch, $40 charitable tax receipt, gift bag, and FUNdraiser purse.
Registration: Download the registration form and submit to jpowless@novavita.org before August 9th, 2021, or click here to register your team online. Register before June 30th and you will be entered in to win our Early Bird Giveaway. You and two guests (accompanied with a BG&CC member) could enjoy a round of golf at the Brantford Golf & Country Club!
Interested in becoming a sponsor or donating a prize? Download our Sponsorship Package to see all the incredible benefits you could be a part of by participating in the 24th Annual Golf Fore Nova Vita event!
Thank you to our 2021 Sponsors!
Questions? Please contact:
Jessica Powless
Special Events & Public Education Coordinator
E: jpowless@novavita.org | P: 519-752-1005 ext 232
Break The Silence On Domestic Violence
For many women, living in violence is also living in silence. They feel trapped, experience increased isolation, do not feel safe in their own home, and often feel alone and voiceless. Be a voice to break the silence on domestic violence!
In solidarity for women who are living in silence, go silent for 24 hours on November 24 to raise awareness and essential funding to support women escaping abuse. After 24 hours, break your silence to help end domestic violence. Register and build your individual or team campaign at www.novavita.org/break-the-silence. Fundraisers who raise over $100 will receive a Nova Vita reusable cotton mask!
For more information, or for help registering, contact events@novavita.org, or visit www.novavita.org/break-the-silence
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, Special Events & Public Education Coordinator, at jpowless@novavita.org.
Upcoming Third-Party Fundraising Events
May 2021: Seventh Coffee Company, www.seventhcoffeecompany.com
Seventh Coffee Company believes in helping those who are close to their hearts and supporting women not only in their community, but in the world as well. For the month of May, Seventh Coffee will be donating $5 from every purchase of their Honduras roast to Nova Vita. The Honduras Roast is sourced from a female owned co-op that employs many female farmers, allowing them to grow and promote change within their own community. To grab your coffee, visit them in store (2-111 Sherwood Drive, Brantford) or purchase online!
2021: Whatever Your Art, www.whateveryouart.com
Artist David Wierzbicki has started a Daily Portrait Challenge to challenge himself as an artist, as well as raise essential funds and awareness for Nova Vita. When you make a donation of $50 or more to Nova Vita, he will create a beautiful portrait from a photo of your choosing. With a portrait a day, his goal is to reach $5,000 in donations to Nova Vita! To get your portrait done, or for more information, visit their CanadaHelps Fundraiser page or find them on Instagram (@whateveryouart).
