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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Revel Realty Inc Brantford “Hope For The Holidays Pillow Drive”

Date: November 5 – December 15 at 274

Lynden Rd, Brantford, ON

Aries: March 21 - April 19 (Fire) –

We know you can solve all your problems and everyone else's too Just because you can does not mean you should. Keep in mind that not everyone wants your help, and you may get put in your place if you miss the signs. Be aware of this energy, especially at work

Taurus: April 20 - May 20 (Earth) –

You know you need help with a few things, yet when someone offers you exactly what you need this week you get mad Why? Is it because you do not want to come across as weak? Unfortunately, in this moment you need to swallow your pride.

Gemini: May 21 - June 20 (Air) –

You keep saying yes to all the needy people around you when all you want to do is say no and leave me alone. If you go into people pleasing mode this week you will be very moody and take it out on your loved ones Say no and take your lover out on a fun date night instead

Cancer: June 21 – July 22 22 (Water)

You have a couple very different projects happening right now

When you find something that makes you happy you invest all your time and energy in that When you do that this week your home and love life pay for it

You're not intentionally being selfish, but you really are being just that.

Leo: July 23 - August 22 (Fire) –

You have a couple very different projects happening right now.

When you find something that makes you happy you invest all your time and energy in that When you do that this week your home and love life pay for it

You're not intentionally being selfish, but you really are being just that

Virgo: August 23 - September 22 (Earth) – Time for karma to step up and pay you back This good karma comes to you in the forms of money, support and health This week people will hand you gifts and help without you asking Accept them this, it is not charity you have earned all of it.

Libra: September 23 - October 22 (Air) - You will be brought into a lot of drama at work and at home and it all has nothing to do with you. If you choose to help, then do not blame anyone else but yourself for the stress you are getting into. If you say no, then stick to your guns and hide away from those people

Scorpio: October 23 - November 21 (Water) – You are willing to play fast and loose this week. You are feeling frisky and risky You will be bold and brave and say exactly what you are thinking As long as you are aware of the possible bad outcomes then you will be able steer this into positive outcomes for yourself instead

Sagittarius: November 22December 21 (Fire) – Things are coming together slowly but surely for you. Your work is offering you more opportunities and you are in a good head space to finally take them up on somethings that will change your financial situation You will finally make a big choice this week about your love life

Capricorn: December 22 - January 19 (Earth) – You don’t want to hear this, but here it is, you have to suck it up and ask people for help At work the person you need is the person you always avoid In your love life you should be vulnerable and shift your power You will feel uncomfortable, but this is a good thing for you.

Aquarius: January 20 – February 18 (Air) – Do not spend another week second guessing your choices. You know what needs to be done avoiding awkward conversation will not save you. You have to trust your gut and stop seeking guidance from people who are afraid to tell you the truth

Pisces: February 19 - March 20 (Water) – You have a lot of little things you need to accomplish You start with a list bit instead of checking things off you, spend the week adding more things to the list instead By the weekend you will finally do all you need to do; however, procrastination will stress you out by Sunday.

Tina Graziano was born an energy reader. She uses her gifts to heal and guide others as a life coach. If you need support and insight in life, contact Tina for an energy reading directly online at https://www.facebook.com/ Tina.Graziano.Energy.Reader /?ref=page_internal