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
Thank you to everyone that helped make Nova Vita Celebrates International Women’s Day 2026 Presented By IG Wealth Management a success! Because of YOU, over $70,000 (net) was raised to support and empower women in your community. Our most ever!
Thank you to our participants, sponsors, donors, volunteers, guest speaker, and the Brantford Golf & Country Club for being a part of this amazing event.
Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsor – IG Wealth Management
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Make A Difference – Become A Sponsor!
Empower women in your community at Nova Vita Celebrates International Women’s Day 2026. Your support means more funds raised, more support engaged, and more fun had!
Thank You to Our 2026 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
Get ready to make a difference at the 29th Annual Golf Fore Nova Vita! Tee off at the beautiful Brantford Golf & Country Club, while enjoying delicious food, exciting prizes, and great company. From the first tee to the final putt, every moment on the course helps bring hope, healing and support to families seeking safe shelter at Nova Vita.
Happening Tuesday August 11th at the Brantford Golf & Country Club, registration is now open and available until August 4 (or sell-out). We sold out in June of last year, so don’t delay! Your registration to this year’s tournament includes:
- 18 holes with cart at the beautiful Brantford Golf & Country Club
- Awards ceremony for several on-course games and contests, as well as awards for the Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed flights.
- Grab & Go breakfast at registration *back by popular demand*
- Reception dinner, featuring delicious offerings from the Club’s chef
- $20 charitable donation to Nova Vita, with tax receipt to follow event
- Swag bag with gifts from Nova Vita and event partners
- FUNdraiser Purse, which includes entry into on-course games and contests
Registration is $275 per player, or $1,100 per foursome. To register your foursome fill out the form here, or contact Jessica Powless at jpowless@novavita.org for assistance.
We look forward to “tee-ing”-up with you in August!
Become A Sponsor!
When you become a Golf Fore Nova Vita sponsor, your generosity and support resonate far beyond the fairway. Click here to download the 2026 Sponsorship Package, or contact Jessica Powless at jpowless@novavita.org for more information.
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors, who help make this event a success 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

Blooms of Hope
Thank you to all of our participants, sponsors, prize donors, and volunteers at the second annual “Blooms of Hope”. We appreciate every ticket purchased, every tea sipped, and every fascinator made! With their support, over $12,000 (net) was raised to support women seeking safe shelter and support at Nova Vita. We’re already looking forward to next year, so make sure to save Sunday May 30th in your calendars!
Our Sponsors Make This Event BLOOM!
As sponsors of the second annual Blooms of Hope, these businesses and organizations are helping women in the community seek safe shelter and support at Nova Vita. Thank you to all of our incredible sponsors!

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
Smokey Hollow Estates 5th Annual Car Show: June 20, 2026, 10AM – 2PM
Join Smokey Hollow Estates at 114 Powerline Rd, Brantford as they invite guests and classic cars to the 5th Annual Smokey Hollow Estates Car Show! Proceeds to benefit Nova Vita, and our very own Public Educator will be there to meet and greet with guests. Donation to enter, with trophies, raffles, food, music and vendors galore. For more information, visit facebook.com/events/885454217578717

Visit www.novavita.org/host to start planning your fundraising event.