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2018 Bowling Tournament and Silent Auction

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

DATE: May 26, 2018

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, holding a bake sale, 50/50 draw, weighted blanket raffle and selling spaces on our NEW Wine and Craft Beer 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)

2018 Weighted Blanket Raffle

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Courtnee’s Weighted Blankets is once again raffling off blankets with all proceeds to go to the Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust for our scholarships!!!

Thanks to the very talented Courtnee Estabrooks for donating not one but TWO beautiful Weighted Blankets! The beige quilt style is a 15 lb. double and the black, white and dark teal is a 20 lb. double for a combined value of $600! (Scroll down for pics)

Last year Courtnee donated one double size weighted blanket and raised $700 for Olivia’s Trust. This year Courtnee wants to double what she raised and with the support of our wonderful community I have no doubt she will succeed!

To purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win one of these gorgeous Weighted Blankets please contact Courtnee via her Face Book site, “Courtnee’s Weighted Blankets” and email money transfer her at courtneeestabrooks@gmail.com.

Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Please include your name, phone number and area of residence. Draw date is May 28, 2018.

Good luck everyone! And thank you Courtnee 😍

Donation for Phoenix 2017

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Next up to receive some kindness this holiday season from Olivia’s Trust is Phoenix.

Olivia’s passion was helping others, especially those less fortunate. She helped many friends who had lost their homes for various reasons so we could think of no better way to honour her memory than to give to Phoenix.

Today Olivia’s Trust donated winter coats, hats, mitts, socks, toiletries and other goodies for 6 females and 6 males 🎁

If you or your family and friends are looking for a way to donate or give back you should consider Phoenix. Go to http://www.phoenixyouth.ca for their Wish List and ways to donate.

“Phoenix is a non-profit, community based organization located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. At Phoenix we believe people matter – all people.  Since 1987, Phoenix has been dedicated to supporting youth between the ages of 11 and 24, families, and communities across multiple locations in Halifax.   Our team of caring professionals recognizes that each person who comes to us has unique needs and personal strengths. We believe that people are the leaders in their own lives; Phoenix is a leader in supporting them.

Vision

We believe that people matter. All people. We all have the right to respect, dignity, support, and the opportunity to thrive.”

All the best to you and yours this holiday season from Olivia’s Trust 🎄

Feed Nova Scotia (Holiday Donation 2017)

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We are thrilled to announce one of the recipients of Olivia’s kindness this holiday season will be Feed Nova Scotia.

Olivia’s Trust is donating $750.00 to help put turkeys on the tables of those in need. We would like to send a special thank you to Jym Line Glassware Ltd. for matching our donation to make it a total of $1500.00. That means 60 families will get a turkey with the help of our donations.

We would encourage all other businesses and individuals with the means to match or exceed our donation to help ensure every family in need has a turkey to share with their loved ones on Christmas Day 🎄

Stay tuned for more donations from Olivia’s Trust this giving season 🎁

Giving Tuesday 2017

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November 28, 2017 is #givingtuesday. Join us for a global day of giving so we can continue Olivia’s legacy of giving back.

Olivia’s Trust focuses on post-secondary scholarships, our youth, animals in need and those less fortunate to receive her kindness, compassion and acceptance.

Please consider the Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust for your donation this year.

Amazing Christmas gifts with a purpose 🎁

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Christmas will be here before we know it. Still looking for the perfect gift for your loved one?

Well look no further! We have a wide assortment of gift ideas that not only look amazing but also support a worthy cause.

Help us help Olivia do “great things” by purchasing one of our custom Olivia’s Signature Tree items* for your loved one this holiday season.

Happy holidays from Olivia’s Trust 💜

* A full list of items and prices can be found on the main page. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need more information.

Olivia to be remembered at the Austin Blair Memorial Hockey Tournament 

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If you happen to be in the Tatamagouche area November 3-5 why not pop in and purchase one of these beautiful glasses or make a donation to support the 8th Annual Austin Blair Memorial Hockey Tournament. 

Olivia’s Signature Tree has been given a special place of honour opposite Austin’s number on these custom decorated glasses provided by Jym Line Glassware. 

Thank you to Austin’s mom and tournament organizer, Kathleen Johnson, for including Olivia at Austin’s tournament. We are truly touched to be asked and honoured to be included. 

2017 Compassion and Kindness Celebrates Olivia Day 🎉

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On October 23rd we will celebrate Olivia’s 21st 🎈 birthday.  Olivia loved her birthday – it was an event she started to plan from the day after her last one.

Every year we hold our “Compassion and Kindness Celebrates Olivia Day!” on October 23rd. 

We encourage everyone who knew and loved Olivia, and those who have come to know her, to commit random acts of kindness and compassion in her honour. The beauty of this day is it does not matter where you are in the world, you will be able to participate on her special day. 

 We encourage everyone to participate. Your random act does not need to be grand or expensive – buying a coffee for a total stranger or making a donation to a local shelter or taking flowers to a seniors residence… there is no limit to what can be done in memory of a girl who was the epitome of compassion, kindness and acceptance 💞

We would love to hear what you do to celebrate Olivia on her big day. Let us know by posting on the Facebook page or commenting on this post. 

(A Facebook event will be created on the Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust “Like” page.)

Olivia’s Trust acknowledged in the Nova Scotia Legislature – House of Assembly

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MLA for Dartmouth East, Tim Halman acknowledged the work of the Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust in the Nova Scotia Legislature on September 27, 2017.  Thank you Tim for your very kind words.  We truly appreciate it!