The Wrapped in Courage campaign is an Ontario-wide initiative to show survivors of gender-based violence that they are not alone. Ontarians are encouraged to purchase a purple scarf from their local shelter and wear it throughout November (Woman Abuse Prevention Month) to show your commitment to ending femicide and all forms of gender-based violence. Proceeds from the sale of every scarf directly supports essential shelter and support services at Nova Vita. You can purchase yours at www.novavita.org/shop.

In honour of the campaign, Nova Vita will be raising a Wrapped in Courage flag in our communities and with our municipalities on November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. We encourage all members of our communities to join us as we raise the flag and embrace the proclamation, all in our efforts to end violence in our communities.

City of Brantford Flag Raising & Proclamation
Location: Harmony Square (89 Dalhousie St, Brantford, ON)
Date & Time: Tuesday November 25th at 10:00AM

County of Brant Flag Raising & Proclamation
Location: Council Chambers (66 Grand River St North, Paris, ON)
Date & Time: Tuesday November 25th at 1:00PM

How Can You Purchase A Wrapped in Courage Scarf? 

  • Step 1: Complete the order form, and select which Wrapped in Courage item you’d love to wear in November. Download it here.
  • Step 2: Submit the completed order form to jpowless@novavita.org.
  • Step 3: Nova Vita will contact you to arrange delivery or pick-up. Delivery within Brantford city limits is available for a small fee of $5. Pick-up is available for free and can be arranged in advance.

When you purchase a Wrapped in Courage item, you are directly supporting the women who are seeking safe shelter and support at Nova Vita. We hope to see you at the flag raisings on November 25th!

For more information about this campaign, please contact:

Jessica Powless
Fundraising & Events Manager
E: jpowless@novavita.org | P: 519-752-1005 ext 232

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