ITAVCOA AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

It Takes A Village has been dedicated to supporting families, youth, and communities since 2021. Over the past four years, we’ve grown, learned, and made a meaningful impact—locally and globally—thanks to the support of our volunteers, partners, and community members.

Since August 2020 -2024 December we have supported 15,869 individuals and 61 organizations, 61 Events

Our Achievements & Highlights

Awards & Recognition

• Canada Choice Award Winners – 2024 & 2025

• Canada Choice Award Nominee – 2026

• SBCCI Recipient Spotlight – B2B Spring 2025 Magazine

• Trailblazer Recognition – BBI Magazine

• Cover of Magazine - BBI Magazine which also had Barack Obama

  
  

Global & National Engagement

• Delegate for DELEGATES FOR AFRICAN CANADIAN DESCENTS FOR CANADA at the United Nations in Switzerland (2024)

• Met with the Honorable Jean Augustine

• Represented Civil Society Organizations in a meeting with the Honorable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities

• Part of the Global Delegation for the United Nations Forum Platform Report

  
  

Community Impact

• Guest Speaker at a Cancer Awareness Event 2024

• MC for Inter-Partner Violence and Domestic Violence events 2025

• Supporter of the Annual Moose Hide Campaign in Halifax, NS

• Business Panelist for BYDMP in 2023 and 2024

• Supported summer student programs 2023 and 2024

• Engaged with students in the United States and Canada

• Guest Speaker at the Horizons Fellowship Breakfast 2025

  
  

These accomplishments reflect ITAVCOA’s dedication to advocacy, education, community support, and global collaboration.

Programs

• Eco-tech Program - Students -Ipad, Cell Phones, Chromebooks. internet access

• Laptops for Seniors Program – Laptop, and Mouse for Seniors

• We Care Computer Technology Devices  (People with Disabilities) Monitors, Hard drive, Mouse, and Keyboard  

• Veterans Appreciation Certificate Program– Once a year on Facebook or in person

• Cancer Support Program -Wigs and We Care Computer Technology Devices   

• Youth Volunteer Program - training youth on community initiatives and events

Volunteer With Us

Want to make a difference in your community? Join ITAVCOA as a volunteer! Your time, energy, and skills help us uplift families, support youth, and strengthen our community.

📧 Email: itavvolunteers@gmail.com🤝 No experience needed—just a willingness to help and a heart for community!

Stay Connected with Us

Stay up-to-date on our programs, events, and community stories:

• Website: www.itavcoa.com

• Facebook: It Takes A Village Facebook

• LinkedIn: It Takes A Village LinkedIn

• Email: ittakesavillagecoa@gmail.com

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