Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust

Christmas Care Packages 2016

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Liv's Trust

Olivia’s kindness for Christmas 2016 will hopefully make life a little more bearable for some of the homeless and less fortunate in HRM when they receive one of Liv’s Trust Christmas Care Packages 💝

Much thought and consideration when in to what we decided to place in our Care Packages. We wanted to make sure the items would be not only be useful, but needed. We also made sure to create packages for men and women as their needs are specific.

Each of our Care Packages 📦 contains the following:

Mittens, hat, socks, assorted toiletries, tissues, reusable cups, instant soup and oatmeal, coffee, hot chocolate, utensils, an assortment of non-perishable food items plus a blanket and a tarp in case they are in need of shelter from the elements.

Over the next two weeks we will be giving out our Care Packages in hopes of sharing Olivia’s compassionate spirit with those less fortunate 💗

Scroll down to see what went in to the finished Care Packages 📦

Christmas Gift Ideas

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Liv's Trust

Christmas is coming! Are you ready? Are you looking for a special gift for your loved one?

Well look no further!!! We have some wonderful Olivia’s Signature Tree hoodies, t-shirts, wine glasses, mugs and much more just waiting to find a new home.

Not only will you be giving a treasured gift but your thoughtfulness will help us give back. All proceeds from Olivia’s Signature Tree items go back to our community in the form of post-secondary scholarships and as donations to various organizations that help those that are most vulnerable like our youth, homeless animals and homeless people to name a few.

Coffee Mugs = $8.00 each or 2 for $15.00

Compassion and Kindness Celebrates Olivia Day!

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Liv's Trust

October 23 will be Olivia’s 20th birthday!!! In honour of her birthday and how much she enjoyed helping others we are once again holding our Annual Compassion and Kindness Celebrates Olivia Day!

Wherever you are in the world, at any point on October 23 (or the days leading up to the Sunday) please take the time to commit an random act of kindness for another person, group or organization in Olivia’s memory. Post on here what you plan to do or did that day so others can see the compassion and kindness spread in memory of a wonderful young lady ♥

Your act of kindness and compassion can be a simple as holding the door for someone or buying the next person in line their coffee to making a donation to a local organization. Whatever you come up with will be fantastic!!!

For more information or to post about and share our event please “Like” our page on Face Book (Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust) and click on the event for details.

Olivia Jazz Hands

(Who can resist this face?)

2016 Back-To-School Donations!!!

Posted on August 30, 2016August 29, 2016 by Liv's Trust

The Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust is so pleased to be able to donate 10 backpacks chock full of all the school supplies a high school student could possibly want for back-to-school!

This is our second year making a back-to-school donation for underprivileged kids. We know Olivia would be so pleased to see the impact her Trust is making in our community! Nicole and I had such a great time picking out the school supplies all the while thinking of the supplies Olivia would have wanted for back-to-school.

Without generous donations from our wonderful supporters and some fantastic fundraising events this type of giving back would not be possible. A special thanks to Staples and Giant Tiger for their great prices and sales which helped us donate so much than last year!

Each Roots backpack contains the following items:

Pencil Case with pens, pencils, erasers and a 16 GB Jump Drive
Scientific Calculator
Binder
Spiral Notebooks
Duo-tangs
Pocket Folders
Page Protectors
Plastic Report Covers
Packages of loose leaf
Hillroy Notebooks
Ruler
Backpacks, pencil cases, binders, spiral notebooks, paper, page dividers, report covers, duo-tangs, rulers, pens, pencils, erasers, jump drives and scientific calculators!

Backpacks, pencil cases, binders, spiral notebooks, paper, page dividers, report covers, duo-tangs, rulers, pens, pencils, erasers, jump drives and scientific calculators!

Binders, spiral notebooks, paper, page dividers, report covers, duo-tangs, rulers, pens, pencils, erasers, jump drives and scientific calculators!

Backpacks and pencil cases filled with all the back-to-school goodies!

Back-to-School Donation Suggestions

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Liv's Trust

It is almost that magical time of year again!

Back-to-school is just around the corner and many parents/guardians are trying to fulfill their child’s wish list of back-to-school items. The cost associated with such purchases can be daunting for families that can afford to keep up with all the items that the schools now request but can you imagine if you couldn’t afford it – any of it? How heart-breaking that must be for the parent and the child? This is why Olivia would want to help!

Olivia loved school and loved back-to-school shopping even more! So, last year we donated hundreds of dollars worth of back-to-school items to the Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank.

This year we want to donate even more and want to know if any of you have suggestions on organizations that will be collecting items to help out less fortunate families in our community. Please let us know by leaving a comment on this post or by contacting us through our Face Book “Like” page at the Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust.

Thank you in advance for your suggestions!!!

2016 Silent Auction Items

Posted on April 7, 2016May 26, 2016 by Liv's Trust

Scroll down for a complete viewing of all items available for bidding on May 28, 2016 during our 2nd Annual Bowling Tournament and Silent Auction!!!

Hand-Made Weighted Blanket with Olivia's Signature Tree Custom Screen Printed on select squares Value: $200.00 + Donated by: Courtnee's Weighted Blankets — Hand-Made Weighted Blanket with Olivia’s Signature Tree Custom Screen Printed on select squares
Value: $200.00 +
Donated by: Courtnee’s Weighted Blankets

Short sleeve + long sleeve Tshirt (Size: L) + Custom Decorated Glass and Sticker Value: $50.00 Donated by: Bad Apple Brewhouse — Short sleeve + long sleeve Tshirt (Size: L) + Custom Decorated Glass and Sticker
Value: $50.00
Donated by: Bad Apple Brewhouse

Fire Pot w/ 2 cans of Fire Gel Value: $56.00 Donated by: Tracey Grabher — Fire Pot w/ 2 cans of Fire Gel
Value: $56.00
Donated by: Tracey Grabher

1 Case (12 x 1L) Mobil Super 1000 SAE 5W-20 Oil Value: $70-$80 Donated by: Bluewater Agencies — 1 Case (12 x 1L) Mobil Super 1000 SAE 5W-20 Oil
Value: $70-$80
Donated by: Bluewater Agencies

Guided Beer Tasting for 10 Value: $150.00 Donated by: Garrison Brewing — Guided Beer Tasting for 10
Value: $150.00
Donated by: Garrison Brewing

Men’s Red T-Shirt (Size 2 XL) + Ball Hat with Custom Logo
Value: $55.00
Donated by: Breton Brewing

Birdscapes Window Wild Bird Feeder Value: $20.00 Donated by: Dale Jollota — Birdscapes Window Wild Bird Feeder
Value: $20.00
Donated by: Dale Jollota

Two Personal Training Sessions at Goodlife Fitness Portland Street, Dartmouth Value: $110.00 + HST Donated by: Jessica Clements (Certified Personal Trainer) — Two Personal Training Sessions at Goodlife Fitness Portland Street, Dartmouth
Value: $110.00 + HST
Donated by: Jessica Clements (Certified Personal Trainer)

ALT Kitchen Faucet Value: $300.00 Donated by: EMCO Ltd. — ALT Kitchen Faucet
Value: $300.00
Donated by: EMCO Ltd.

Peerless Chrome Kitchen Faucet Value: $200.00 Donated by: Bird/Stairs — Peerless Chrome Kitchen Faucet
Value: $200.00
Donated by: Bird/Stairs

Shower Head and Arm x 2 Value: $60.00 each Donated by: Dartmouth Central Plumbing and Heating — Shower Head and Arm x 2
Value: $60.00 each
Donated by: Dartmouth Central Plumbing and Heating

Bathroom Tap Set Value: $55.00 Donated by: Dartmouth Central Plumbing and Heating — Bathroom Tap Set
Value: $55.00
Donated by: Dartmouth Central Plumbing and Heating

T-Shirt and Hat Value: $15.00 Donated by: EMCO Ltd. — T-Shirt and Hat
Value: $15.00
Donated by: EMCO Ltd.

Men’s Black Jacket w/ Custom Embroidered Logo
Value: $60.00
Donated by: Dartmouth Central Plumbing and Heating

"Giant" T-shirts - Grey and Black in assorted sizes Value: $10.00 each Donated by: Dartmouth Central Plumbing and Heating — “Giant” T-shirts – Grey and Black in assorted sizes
Value: $10.00 each
Donated by: Dartmouth Central Plumbing and Heating

Stainless Steel Travel Mug x 2 Value: $6.00 each Donated by: Dartmouth Central Plumbing and Heating — Stainless Steel Travel Mug x 2
Value: $6.00 each
Donated by: Dartmouth Central Plumbing and Heating

3-Month Membership + gym bag, t-shirt and water bottle Value: $300.00 Donated by: Goodlife Fitness Co-Ed and Women's Only Portland Street — 3-Month Membership + gym bag, t-shirt and water bottle
Value: $300.00
Donated by: Goodlife Fitness Co-Ed and Women’s Only Portland Street

"Elle" Cubic Zirconia Stirling Silver Necklace Value: $80.00 Donated by: Charm Jewelry Head Office — “Elle” Cubic Zirconia Stirling Silver Necklace
Value: $80.00
Donated by: Charm Jewelry Head Office

"Elle" Cubic Zirconia earrings Value: $80.00 Donated by: Charm Jewelry Regional Office — “Elle” Cubic Zirconia earrings
Value: $80.00
Donated by: Charm Jewelry Regional Office

Charm Jewelry Gift Card Value: $50.00 Donated by: Cathy MacKay — Charm Jewelry Gift Card
Value: $50.00
Donated by: Cathy MacKay

Lubrication, Oil and Filter Change Gift Certificate Value: $75.00 Donated by: MacPhee Ford — Lubrication, Oil and Filter Change Gift Certificate
Value: $75.00
Donated by: MacPhee Ford

Brewery Tour for 10 of your closest friends Value: $300.00 Donated by: Alexander Keith's Nova Scotia Brewery — Alexander Keith’s Nova Scotia Brewery Tour for 10 of your closest friends
Value: $300.00
Donated by: Hirtle Promotions

6 Month Family Membership Value: $575.00 Donated by: Dartmouth Sportsplex — 6 Month Family Membership
Value: $575.00
Donated by: Dartmouth Sportsplex

Set of 2 Tickets to the 2016 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Value: $150.00 — Set of 2 Tickets to the 2016 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
Value: $150.00

Ladies "Drop In" Sunglasses w/Carrying Case Value: $165.00 Donated by: Insight Optometry/Spot Eyewear — Ladies “Drop In” Sunglasses w/Carrying Case
Value: $165.00
Donated by: Insight Optometry/Spot Eyewear

Men's Handmade Leather Wallet Value: $50.00 Donated by: Mibelle Leather Works — Men’s Handmade Leather Wallet
Value: $50.00
Donated by: Mibelle Leather Works

Montreal Canadiens Gift Basket Value: $60.00 - $70.00 Donated by: Shelby Rudolph — Montreal Canadiens Gift Basket
Value: $60.00 – $70.00
Donated by: Shelby Rudolph

5 Class Pass Gift Certificate Value: $75.00 + HST Donated by: Ama La Visa Wellness and Yoga Studio — 5 Class Pass Gift Certificate
Value: $75.00 + HST
Donated by: Ama La Visa Wellness and Yoga Studio

Men's Spring Jacket: Size XL Value: $90.00 Donated by: Propeller Brewing Co. — Men’s Spring Jacket: Size XL
Value: $90.00
Donated by: Propeller Brewing Co.

Handmade Kool-Aid Beach Bag with towels and beach ball Donated by: Sandra Deveau — Handmade Kool-Aid Beach Bag with towels and beach ball
Donated by: Sandra Deveau

Men's North End Black Half Zip Polar Fleece Sweater: Size L Value: $40.00 Donated by: Hirtle Promotions — Men’s North End Black Half Zip Polar Fleece Sweater: Size L
Value: $40.00
Donated by: Hirtle Promotions

Men's North End Black Shell w/ front zipper pocket: Size L Value: $65.00 Donated by: Hirtle Promotions — Men’s North End Black Shell w/ front zipper pocket: Size L
Value: $65.00
Donated by: Hirtle Promotions

Men's K2 Apparel Black Jacket x 3 Sizes: 2 x L + 1 x XL Value: $90.00 Donated by: Hirtle Promotions — Men’s K2 Apparel Black Jacket x 3
Sizes: 2 x L + 1 x XL
Value: $90.00
Donated by: Hirtle Promotions

Men's Devon & Jones Grey Half Zip Pullover Size: M Value: $45.00 Donated by: Hirtle Promotions — Men’s Devon & Jones Grey Half Zip Pullover
Size: M
Value: $45.00
Donated by: Hirtle Promotions

Men's North End Blue Jacket: Size XXL Value: $90.00 Donated by: Hirtle Promotions — Men’s North End Blue Jacket: Size XXL
Value: $90.00
Donated by: Hirtle Promotions

Ladies North End Grey Hooded Spring Jacket Size: M Value: $65.00 Donated by: Hirtle Promotions — Ladies North End Grey Hooded Spring Jacket
Size: M
Value: $65.00
Donated by: Hirtle Promotions

Ladies CX2 Extreme Performance Navy Jacket: Size: M VALUE: $75.00 Donated by: Hirtle Promotions

img_1246-1 — Ladies Devon & Jones Blue Button Long Sleeve: Size M VALUE: $40.00 Donated by: Hirtle Promotions

img_1247-1 — Ladies North End Black Shell: Size M VALUE: $60.00 Donated by: Hirtle Promotions

img_1249-1 — Men’s Outer Boundary Nautical Blue 3-in-1 Jacket: Size M VALUE: $150.00 Donated by: Hirtle Promotions

img_1242-1 — Ladies Big Spruce Brewing T-shirts: Assorted Sizes VALUE: $20.00 each

img_1237-1 — Good Robot Brewing T-shirts x 4: Assorted Sizes VALUE: $20.00 each

img_1250-1 — Men’s ePerformance Extreme Bright Blue Golf Shirt: Size XL VALUE: $40.00 Donated by: Hirtle Promotions

Ladies Rebel Apparel Navy Yoga Jacket: Size S VALUE: $60.00 Donated by: Hirtle Promotions

Cheesecake and drinks for 2 x 2 gift certificates Value: $25.00 each Donated by: Sweet Hereafter Artisan Cheesecake

Gold Played Bracelet with White Bead Accents Value: $50.00 Donated by: Sharon Pye

Purple Stone Costume Jewelry Dinner Ring: Size 7 Value: $15.00

Handmade Necklace with Green Beads and Silver Accents Value: $25.00

Long Necklace with red and purple bead accents Value: $30.00

Sharp Cordless Rechargeable Pro Sweeper: Value: $99.99

Dark Grey Bacardi T-Shirt: Size XL Donated by: Campari Canada

Sky Vodka Sweater Donated by: Campari Canada

Navy Blue North End Down Filled Vests: Assorted Sizes Value: $80.00 Donated by: Hirtle Promotions

Bacardi Black, Grey and White Golf Shirt; Size XL Donated by: Campari Canada

Appleton Estate Jamaican Run Black Golf Shirt: Size L Donated by: Campari Canada

Black North End Down Filled Vests in assorted sizes Value: $80.00 Donated by: Hirtle Promotions

Caravelle New York Watch Value: $150.00 Donated by: Charm Jewelry

White Embroidered Golf Shirt: Size S + Red Water Bottle with Black Logo Donated by: Domaine de Grand Pre

Pomme d’Or Apple Cream Liquor Value: $25.00 Donated by: Domaine De Grand Pre

2nd Annual Bowling Tournament and Silent Auction

Posted on March 15, 2016March 17, 2016 by Liv's Trust

Time to mark your calendars for our 2nd Annual Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust Bowling Tournament and Silent Auction!!! Last year was so much fun we just had to do it again!

As many of you know, bowling was Olivia’s passion. We hold this tournament in her honour to help us raise money for the Trust so we can continue to help Olivia “do great things”.

During the bowling and silent auction we will be holding a bake sale, 50/50, sale of Olivia’s Signature Tree items + a lottery ticket basket draw (details to follow) so bring your cheque books 🙂

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE: May 28, 2016

TIME: Bowling Starts at 8 pm (please be at the alley by 7:30 for lane assignment)

WHERE: Bowlarama Dartmouth – 31 Atlantic Street, Woodside

TEAMS: Teams will consist of 5 people over the age of 16 who will bowl 3 strings against 3 other teams. The team with the highest combined score at the end of the 3 strings will win (no handicap – all for fun) and get bragging rights!

COST: $20.00 per person (includes shoe rental if needed and taxes)

NOTE: To book a lane for your team please contact us through the Facebook event or the Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust “Like” Page (https://www.facebook.com/livstrust/) to submit your team details. Spaces are limited so don’t delay! 404753_10150438638172038_613889327_n

Sharing Olivia’s Story

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Liv's Trust

We are pleased to announce the next speaking engagement for the Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust.

On Friday, February 26, 2016 we have been invited to share Olivia’s Story with students from Grade 6 to 8 at South Queens Middle School in Liverpool, NS. Student Support Worker, Shelly Whynot heard Olivia’s Story when we spoke to students at Liverpool Regional High School on December 3, 2015 and had the foresight to realize her message and story needed to be heard by the younger middle school students.

Thank you to Principal Terry Stewart, Vice Principal Stacy Thorburne and Guidance Sonya Cook for allowing us to come to your school on Friday. We especially want to express our gratitude to Shelly for seeing the value and importance of Olivia’s Story to “open deep and real conversations” with the students of Liverpool. I personally feel no student is too young to learn from Olivia’s mistake and if we don’t share her message others are destined to repeat it.

We truly appreciate this opportunity and look forward to many more in the future across Atlantic Canada!

Olivia’s Christmas Gift

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Liv's Trust

Hope Cottage and Feed Nova Scotia were selected as the first recipients of Olivia’s Christmas Gift.

We are so pleased to be able to continue our mission of helping Olivia do “Great Things”.

Feed Nova Scotia Donation @FEEDNOVASCOTIA
Hope Cottage Donation @Hope_Cottage
Merry Christmas to all who have supported Olivia’s Trust in our first year and we wish you nothing but “great things” for 2016.

Olivia’s Signature Tree Items for Christmas

Posted on December 10, 2015December 10, 2015 by Liv's Trust

It is hard to believe but Christmas is just around the corner!

If you are looking for unique and meaningful gift ideas why not think of one of Olivia’s Signature Tree items?

These gifts would be the gift that keeps on giving. All of the money the Trust raises from the sale of Olivia’s Signature Tree items goes back in to the Trust to be given back to our community through post-secondary scholarships and donations to organizations that were important to Olivia.

Stay tuned for our Christmas giving plans that will be happening soon for several organizations!