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.

Registration is now closed. Thank you to everyone that registered and be sure to check your email for all the event details! 

Happening Tuesday August 11th at the Brantford Golf & Country Club, 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
  • 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

Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Our Golf Fore Nova Vita sponsor’s generosity and support resonates far beyond the fairway. Thank you for your ongoing dedication to our longest running fundraising event!

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

Sleep N Comfort Presents: “Pack Hope. Share Comfort – A Community Fundraiser for Nova Vita”
Join Sleep N’ Comfort as they collect essential items for the back to school season for Nova Vita! Bring in new, unopened and unexpired kids snacks, backpacks, school supplies, and bedding (twin and double) to make a difference. Donations can be dropped off at their location at 75 Grey St, Brantford during regular business hours. For more information, call 519- 750-8493.

Life’s Too Short – Celebration of Life! 
Get out and celebrate. Enjoy music, dancing and great times at the The Navy Club (54 Wadsworth St), on Saturday September 26th at 8PM. Advance tickets available for only $15! Proceeds support Nova Vita. For questions or tickets, contact Frank at 519-802-0209.

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