COVID 19 Donations

Here is the glass that started it all… Jym Line Glassware Ltd. created this glass as a fundraiser to help out in their community during this tumultuous time. Each glass is $10 (taxes include) of which $5 is being donated to local area organizations in East Hants where Jym Line is located.

The glass proved to be so popular, the first run SOLD OUT in a few hours on April 15 and Tom Adams, President is Jym Line was able to donate $535.00 to the Caring and Sharing Angel Tree Food Bank on April 16! Now that’s how it’s done! Way to go Tom 👊🏼 Tom has committed to printing more glasses and is currently working on reserving orders for the next run due by April 23.

Olivia’s Trust works closely with Jym Line as they are an ardent supporter of The Trust in all ways. The Trust has decided to match Jym Line’s donations to organizations in HRM, with a focus on Dartmouth as that is Olivia’s community. Our first donation of $535.00 will be to the St. Thomas More Food Bank in East Dartmouth. Our second donation is earmarked for P.A.C.T. (Parents and Children Together) in Cole Harbour.

If you would like to help these efforts please consider buying a glass (go to the Jym Line Glassware Facebook page for details on how to purchase a glass for yourself or someone else). You can also make donations directly to the Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust with directions that your donation be reserved for COVID 19 relief and we will ensure that is where it goes.

Thank you and stay safe, Olivia’s Trust Team

Olivia’s Trust COVID 19 🦠Update

This is the time of year we excitedly put out a post announcing our upcoming annual Bowling Tournament and Silent Auction fundraiser. This event has always been held the Saturday after the May Victoria Day long weekend. While we have the alley booked for May 23rd, it is currently closed due the virus 🦠. We do not know if it will re-open by this date or what social distancing will look like at that time.

We will likely have to postpone or possibly cancel our event for the safety and well-being of our supporters. We are debating whether to run some of the components such as the ever popular Craft Beer, Wine and Spirit Board and a handmade quilt raffle. Stay tuned for updates.

Olivia’s Trust still plans to award a post-secondary scholarship to a student currently set to graduate from Prince Andrew High School in June 2020. Since schools are closed and we do not know when they will re-open, it may not be possible for students wishing to apply to get their applications in to Student Services by the May 15th deadline. Therefore, if you are a student or know of a student that will graduate this year and wish to apply for our scholarship, please send your essay along with 2 letters of recommendation directly to dale@livstrust.com for consideration.

Olivia’s Trust will soon be making donations to organizations in most need that meet our mandate. Once we have made our choices, another post will go out to let you know where your support is helping during these uncertain and challenging times.

Thank you and stay safe ~ Dale, Nicole and Tom

SAVE THE DATE!

Mark your calendars 📆 folks! We have booked our Annual Bowling Tournament 🎳 and Silent Auction for 7 pm Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the Woodside Bowlarama!

Join us for a laughter-filled night of fun as we get together to do those things Olivia loved most – bowling 🎳 and shopping 🛍. All in an effort to raise money to support the ongoing work we do for the Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust

Not only will you have the opportunity to participate in the coveted bowling tournament (winners take home bragging rights), but you will also be able to bid on a multitude of fantastic items in the Silent Auction. Plus we will have a bake table, assorted raffles, 50/50 and our very popular Craft Beer, Wine and Spirit Board (details to follow)! And of course we will have Olivia’s Signature Tree items for sale as well!

Cost: $25.00 per person (5 person teams) if you wish to book a lane to bowl in the tournament

NOTE: An event will be created through our Face Book page closer to the event. Be sure to reserve your lane early as spots fill quickly for this event.

🎁 If you are interested in donating items for the Silent Auction please contact us directly via the website, Face Book, email: dale@livstrust.com or call Dale at 902-880-6848.

Christmas Giving 2019

Trustees, friends and volunteers with the Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust are excited to announce Christmas Giving 2019!

On Monday, December 23rd, Olivia’s Trust is hosting a Christmas Bingo for the senior residents at Ocean View Continuing Care Centre in Eastern Passage.  We look forward to helping the residents with their games while giving out all the Bingo prizes we purchased for this festive event.  We will be providing items to hopefully make day-to-day living more enjoyable and a little easier for the residents and staff as well as some extra special gifts for patients living with dementia.  And of course some of Olivia’s Signature Tree items will make their way to the Centre as well!

At the end of the Bingo there will be a special performance by The Unconscious Collective Vocal Ensemble, an a cappella group of Halifax university students.

We truly want to thank everyone who attended our fundraisers, donated money, time and items for our auction and supported us this year.  It is because of your kindness and generosity we are able to pay it forward by helping those less fortunate in our communities.

 

Ornaments $5.00

#GIVINGTUESDAY 2019

Tuesday, December 3 is Giving Tuesday. Are you looking for a good cause to donate your money to? Please consider the Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust.

Our goal this year is to raise $500.00. The money raised this Giving Tuesday will go directly towards helping seniors living in a care facility this Christmas 🎄

Please help us on our mission to provide essential day-to-day items as well as little extras and goodies for those seniors living in care that may not have the support of finances, family or friends.

Back-to-school 2019

Once again the Dartmouth East office will be collecting back to school supplies on behalf of the Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust.

Olivia was a wonderful young person full of dreams. She loved the anticipation of back-to-school and enjoyed helping other. Olivia’s kindness lives on through her good deeds. Help Olivia continue to do “great things!”

Let’s honour Olivia by donating school supplies in her name. You can drop off your donated items at my office 73 Tacoma Dr suite 204, Mon – Fri 9 to 4

2019 Fundraising Extravaganza Tally

First, let us thank each and every single person who participated in our Annual Bowing Tournament 🎳 and Silent Auction held May 25!

A massive thank you to Bowlarama for allowing us to take over the alley so we can make this event happen! Thank you to the bowlers, the bidders, those who participated in the Booze Board and 50/50. Those who bought bake table items, made donations and those who bought Olivia’s Signature Tree items! This event could not happen without you all!

Thank you to all who donated items for our Silent Auction, Booze Board and bake table. All were very popular!

Last night we raised almost $7000.00!!!

This money will go a long way as we continue our mission to help Olivia do “great things!” Olivia’s Trust scholarships will be handed out at Prince Andrew High School in June. We also plan to help Brigadoon Village send kids to Camp Kedoopsie, their bereavement camp, which had 50 kids attend with no sponsoring! We will also help send many much deserving students back to school with all the gear they need for a successful school year 😊. And that’s all before October! Thank you for helping us help keep Olivia’s memory alive 💗

Now to start organizing 2020!

The Booze Board is Back!

No surprise the Craft Beer, Wine and Spirit Board was a huge hit last year! Due to popular demand we have brought it back! We renamed it this year because it is even bigger and better!

This years winner will take home hundreds of dollars of craft beer 🍺 craft cider 🍻wine🥂 spirits 🥃 and craft pop 🥤along with a few extras tossed in for fun.

Just some of the beverages you get to sample if you are the lucky winner are from Bad Apple Brewhouse – featuring Allie’s Fearless IPA + selections from Breton Brewing, Big Spruce Brewing, 2 Crows Brewing, Chill Street Fresh Beer and Cider Market, Forty Creek, Garrison Brewing, Off Track Brewing, Propeller Brewing and Tatamagouche Brewing just to name a few!!!

HOW TO PLAY: $10.00 per space – buy one or buy many to increase your odds! You can pay cash or email money transfer to dale@livstrust.com. Only 100 spaces will be sold so don’t delay!!!

Winner will be will announced at the Annual Bowling Tournament and Silent Auction Fundraising Extravaganza on May 25th (as long as all 100 spaces have been sold).

Updated photos of the Board will be posted regularly on the Face Book page and in the event post so follow those to stay up-to-date on spaces left to purchase ☺️

2019 BOWLING TOURNAMENT AND SILENT AUCTION EXTRAVAGANZA

Family, friends and volunteers of the Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust invite you to our Annual Bowling Tournament 🎳 and Silent Auction Fundraising Extravaganza! Let’s all come together to raise funds so we can continue to help Olivia do “Great Things!

DATE: May 25, 2019

TIME: 7:00 pm

COST: $25.00 per person (includes shoe rental if needed). Book your lane early as we always sell out!

This fun-filled evening begins at 7 pm sharp with a 3-string bowling tournament consisting of 14 teams (5 bowlers per team). Winner takes home a ribbon 🏅 and bragging rights! (We ask the bowlers to arrive at 6:30 for lane assignments)

During the tournament we will also be holding our Silent Auction with tons of great items to bid on – bring your wallets (cash, e-transfer and cheques only).

All evening we will be selling Olivia’s Signature Tree items (NEW items will be available), holding a bake sale, 50/50 draw, weighted blanket raffle and selling spaces on our Craft Beer, Wine, Cider and Spirit Board!

We cannot think of a better way to honour and celebrate Olivia since her passion was bowling! All funds raised this evening will go back to our community in the form of post-secondary scholarships and donations to organizations that focus on our youth, animals in need and those less fortunate.

~ Don’t forget to join our Face Book Event to see updates and the silent auction items as they become available 😊

NOTE: If you would like to donate an item, gift certificate or service for the Silent Auction let us know and we will make arrangements to pick it up)

Save the date!

Our Annual Bowling Tournament and Silent Auction Fundraiser is booked for May 25, 2019!

This fundraiser not only promises to be a great time, it is also the key way we raise the money to help Olivia continue to do “Great Things!”  Through the money raised we provide post-secondary scholarships for graduating Prince Andrew High School students as well as donations to organizations that focus on our youth, animals in need and those less fortunate.  Just like Liv would want.

We are now accepting items for the silent auction portion of the fundraiser – if you or someone you know would like to donate a gift basket, certificate for goods and services, gift card, hand-crafted item etc please contact us to make arrangements.  We thank you in advance for your donation.

NOTE:  An event post on the website and through our Face Book Page will go out closer to the date in order to book your teams for the bowling tournament.  Only 14 lanes (5 people per lane/team) are available so once the post goes up reserve your lane early.  We fill the lanes fast every year.

As always, we thank you for your support and participation.