The Paris Independent
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November 18, 2023
H O L I D AY D O N AT I O N G U I D E
Nova Vita launches Hope for the Holidays Campaign For those experiencing domestic violence and homelessness, the holiday season can be an overwhelming and stressful time. This year the demands for basic wish list items are greater than ever, as are the requests for holiday help for families currently receiving safe shelter and support from Nova Vita.
When planning your level of support please be mindful that safety and confidentiality is a top priority at our location and we cannot accept delivery of items without confirming an appointment with our Hope For The Holidays Coordinator, Mel Gigliotti at mgigliotti@novavita.org.
You can make a difference for women and their families by helping them to bring the spirit of the holidays home. Simply chose the best option for you below.
The last day we can accept items for the Hope For The Holidays program is Wednesday December 20 to give our clients and residents time to plan their holiday season.
Donate Making a financial donation has the greatest impact for Nova Vita. It allows us to fill budgetary gaps and special requests to ensure that all meal and holiday needs are met, not just over the holiday season, but in the year ahead. To get started click here. Host Hosting a donation drive for new toys, gift cards, and urgently needed items in the shelter helps to fill our Holiday Workshop, as well as our shelves. It’s an incredible way to come together and connect our community’s kindness with the needs of our families at Nova Vita. Please contact us to receive a custom curated wish list or donation drive theme to ensure that all shelter needs are met. We can offer helpful tips, customized wish lists, and event promotion! Contact Anne Ruddell at aruddell@novavita.org to get started.
UPCOMING donation drives for Nova Vita Intense Kreationz “Cram The Ram Toy Drive” Date: November 18, 2023, 11AM – 3PM at Toys R Us Brantford, 410 Fairview Drive.
Sponsor Limited opportunities available! We match your budget and pair you with a family in need, so that you can shop for items from their holiday wish list. Contact Anne Ruddell at aruddell@novavita.org to get started.
World Gym Brantford “Hope For The Holidays” Date: November 13 – December 11 at World Gym 84 Lynden Rd, Unit #2, Brantford, ON. They are collecting toys (infant – teen), arts & crafts sets, building sets & blocks, as well as hygiene items like diaper wipes, baby shampoo, baby lotion, and baby body wash. Contact them at www.facebook.com/worldgym.brantfor d for full list of items.
Please note: Due to limited capacity we cannot accept unscheduled physical donations during our Hope For The Holidays campaign. For health and safety, we can only accept items that are new, unopened, unexpired, and unwrapped.
Revel Realty Inc Brantford “Hope For The Holidays Pillow Drive” Date: November 5 – December 15 at 274 Lynden Rd, Brantford, ON
