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A few reflections of 2025

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Liv's Trust

As we begin 2026 we can’t help but think back to all the “great things!” done in memory of our Olivia 💜

Along with donations to community groups we provided 3 post-secondary scholarships to wonderful individuals destined to do their own great things.

Our annual silent auction and bowling event was a huge success. This fun-filled evening celebrates all the things Olivia loved – bowling, laughing with friends, spending money and eating tons of yummy snacks! This event enabled us to even more “great things!” for Olivia!

As always, wedonated back to school supplies and held our first ever Free Family Market which turned out to be even more than we could have imagined- this event more than anything else we have done over the last 10 years embodied Olivia, her compassion, kindness and empathy for others in need 💜. We can’t wait to do it again next year!

We want to thank everyone who donated, supported us through our fundraising and most of all volunteered at our events. We could not do this without your support – thank you from the bottom of our hearts 💜

We look forward to seeing what 2026 will bring us as we welcome it with open hearts and most of all, gratitude.

2025 Compassion and Kindness Celebrates Olivia Day!

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Liv's Trust

October 23rd will be Olivia’s 29th birthday 🎉

To honour and remember Olivia we invite you to participate in our annual Compassion and Kindness Celebrates Olivia Day!

Wherever you are in the world please join us by performing random acts of compassion and kindness in your community. Your act can be big or small – just remember Olivia while you do it and share her story when you can.

If you are looking for a way to participate but aren’t quite sure what to do, please consider donating to Olivia’s Trust to help us out with our Free Market initiative as your random act. You can reach out via our website, Facebook or email dale@livstrust.com.

Follow our Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust Facebook page for event updates 💜

DONATIONS NEEDED

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Liv's Trust

Olivia’s Trust is collecting new and very gently used items to host our first “Free Market”. This event is being created to help selected struggling families this coming holiday season. We are providing items for all ages and genders so any items are welcome. (Donations can be accepted up to November 19, 2025.)

We are also asking for donations of gift wrap, bags, ribbons, bows, tags, tissue paper, etc. so we can send our families home with beautifully wrapped treasures for their loved ones.

Help us make the coming holiday season a little easier for some families who can use it the most ❤️

Please see the attached flyer for drop off locations or to arrange pick up of your generous donation.

School supplies aplenty 📓📚📐📖

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Liv's Trust

What does over $1,000 worth of school supplies looks like? Check out the images below 👇

Each year the need grows and we recognize that. These supplies are all destined to reach kids in our community who will most benefit – and we couldn’t be happier to be able to provide this donation on behalf of Olivia’s Trust.

Olivia would be thrilled 🤩

Back-To-School Supply Drive 2025

Posted on August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 by Liv's Trust

It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year, but here we are and there are many, many families struggling to afford back-to-school supplies for their kids. This is where we, as a community can step up to help those that need it 😊

Once again we are partnering with Tim Halman’s office (MLA for Dartmouth East) to collect and distribute these much needed school supplies. Olivia’s Trust will be buying items that are most needed and sought after to fill any gaps in the donations.

If you are out and about shopping or picking up school supplies and have the means to add a few extra items, you can donate those items to us for distribution to those in need.

You can drop off donations to Tim’s office at 99 Main Street in Dartmouth or at Jym Line Glassware at 23 Venture Crescent in Elmsdale. If you are unable to travel to donate, reach out to us on Facebook or by email (dale@livstrust.com) or call 902-880-6848 and we can make arrangements for a volunteer to come pick up your donation.

Let’s make the 2025-2026 school year memorable for our kids in all the best ways possible 🙂

🎉 Happy New Year 🎉

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Liv's Trust

Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust family and volunteers wish you a very Happy New Year and all the best in 2025!

Thank you for your continued support over the last 10 years – none of this is possible without your donations, following our social media, coming to our events and sharing our work – we are beyond grateful.

We know 2025 will bring “great things!” We are already planning fundraising events and ways to give back to the community that Olivia would approve of 💜

🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Liv's Trust

Wishing a very Merry Christmas to all who celebrate 🎄 we hope you get to spend time with the ones you love and keep those missing in your hearts.

We are so grateful for the support of our family and friends – both old and new. You have this a memorable year and we thank each and every one of you.

Christmas may be tomorrow, but we are already planning for next year. So, if you happen to receive a gift you can’t use or are lucky enough to receive too much, consider donating your items to us for our Free Market event next December. We will be collecting items all year long and will provide more details in 2025

Thank you again from Olivia’s Trust 🎄

Compassion and Kindness Celebrates Olivia Day 2024

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Liv's Trust

October 23 is Olivia’s birthday 🥳. If you knew her, you know her birthday wasn’t just a day – it was an event 🎉

To honour her birthday we hold our annual Compassion and Kindness Celebrates Olivia Day. This year she would celebrate 28 years so let’s make it a great one!

Wherever you are in the world you can participate by performing random acts of kindness and compassion in your community.

Watch our Facebook page for the event. Feel free to share your ideas on what you will do – be it a small gesture or a big one – we would love to hear from you 😊 you never know, your idea may inspire someone else and someone else and someone else…

💥 Happy New Year 💥

Posted on December 31, 2023December 31, 2023 by Liv's Trust

Thank you to everyone who has made 2023 so memorable. We truly appreciate the kindness, encouragement and support we receive from our family, friends and supporters.

We wish you joy, happiness, health and peace in the New Year!

We look forward to continuing our mission of helping Olivia do “great things” in 2024 as we continue to help animals, our youth and those less fortunate in 2024 💥

Holiday shopping? We’ve got you covered 🎄

Posted on December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 by Liv's Trust

Are you one of the organized folks that has all your Christmas shopping done and wrapped under the tree? Or one who hasn’t started? Maybe you have just few items left to grab for stocking stuffers?

We’ve got you covered! Olivia’s Signature Tree items are great gift ideas. We have hoodies, tees, pop sockets, ornaments, coffee mugs, wine glasses and all things in between.

We can’t think of a better way to get your shopping completed while you support a fantastic local non-profit. Help us continue our mission to help Olivia do “great things!” by considering one of Olivia’s Signature Tree items for your loved one 🎄

(Contact dale@livstrust.com for availability of hoodies, tanks and tees)