ITAVCOA AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

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Nov 29, 2025
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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!