Help us Stuff the Squad on December 6 and 7 at Target in Mayfield Heights! π
Our friends at the Mayfield Heights Fire Department, Mayfield Village Fire Department, Highland Heights Fire Department, Lyndhurst Fire Department , and Richmond Heights Firefighters Local 2009will help collect new, unwrapped toys in honor of Olivia’s Dream. All toys will be donated to children during the holidays. ππ π»β€οΈ
#ToyDrive
The moment you’ve been waiting for is here π ....the Olivia’s Dream Toy Drive will π°π§π§πͺπ€πͺπ’πππΊ launch on November 14!
Olivia believed one simple thing: every child deserves a toy at Christmas. Her "dream" not only inspired this annual toy drive but also led to the creation of our nonprofit. π
We’re proud to continue the work she began and look forward to another successful season of giving!
β Our list of drop-off locations will be posted soon.
β Businesses interested in becoming a toy drop-off location, please contact Kurt at kurt@oliviasdream.org .
#toydrive #oliviasdream #cleveland
The holidays are fast approaching! π¦π²
This season, Olivia’s Dream is launching our Tables of Hope campaign—an effort to provide complete Thanksgiving dinners from Giant Eagle (full turkey dinner and desert) to families with children who have experienced a traumatic event.
To maximize our impact, we’re asking any clubs or organizations that would like to partner monetarily to reach out! If you’d like to partner with us, please contact Sara at sara@oliviasdream.org by October 25.
#oliviasdream #traumasupport #holidaygiving
Doom-scrolling Tik-Tok before bed? Glued to your notifications? π Life’s too short to be buried in your phone.
Sit in the sun, put your feet in the grass, hug a tree, breathe.
Be mindful of how much time you spend plugged in — and remember, the best parts of life are lived offline. β¨π»π±
#oliviasdream #mentalhealth #nonprofit
π£ A message from our Executive Director, and Olivia’s Dad, Kurt Schneider:
"Thank you! Another great golf outing in the books. Olivia would be so happy to see all the people who come out in support of her and the legacy she is building.
None of this would be possible without the amazing companies and people that continuously sponsor the outing. Thank you for always being there to ensure the event can happen each year.
We also want to thank our amazing volunteers who spend the entire day, and the day before, setting up for the event. This team puts in so much effort through countless meetings, shopping trips, tracking down supplies, and executing the plan to make sure everything runs smoothly. I am forever in debt to all of you!
Every year, I have to give a speech—and every year, I find a way to not show enough appreciation to everyone who sponsors or volunteers through that address. I personally want everyone to know that this outing simply would not happen without you.
Please take some time to look through the photos and acknowledge the companies that come together to make this possible. So many families receive benefits they never would if it weren’t for all of you!
From the bottom of my heart, thank you!"
#oliviasdream #golfouting #cleveland #traumasupport #nonprofit
Today marks 24 years since the 9/11 attacks. We honor and remember the lives lost, the brave heroes who responded, and the resilience that followed.
In tribute, you can participate in the 9/11 National Day of Service—a day dedicated to performing acts of kindness and service across the country. Visit https://911day.org/resources/good-deeds/ for a list of ways to get involved and make a difference in your community.
#NeverForget
Speak up, reach out, be there! π« You never truly know what someone is going through, and your kindness could change, or even save, a life. π If you are struggling, please remember: There πͺπ΄ help. There πͺπ΄ hope. And there πͺπ΄ a way forward—even if you can’t see it.
#oliviasdream #worldsuicidepreventionmonth #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters
π Fall means π±π¦π³π§π¦π€π΅ golf weather! β³οΈ
Join our friends at the Lyndhurst Fire Department for their very first golf outing at Chardon Lakes Golf Course on October 10! A portion of the proceeds from this year’s tournament will be donated to support Olivia’s Dream.
Enjoy 18-holes of golf, a delicious lunch and dinner, on-course contest fun, and more. Visit https://shorturl.at/pEIOh or call 216-570-2348.
#golf #golftournament #cleveland #oliviasdream
It's official—pumpkin spice latte's are back on the menu! πβοΈ To celebrate the return of everyone’s favorite fall drink, we asked the Olivia’s Dream board of directors to share their go-to coffee orders.
Swipe to see what some of our staff is sipping on.
What's your fav way to enjoy coffee? Tell us in the comments.π
#PSL #Coffee #PumpkinSpiceLatte
Supporting someone isn’t always about giving advice, offering solutions, or finding the right words. Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is simply be there.
If you know someone who’s struggling, offer to spend time with them. You don’t need to fill every moment with words–often, your presence alone can be the greatest source of comfort! π€
#oliviasdream #friendship #inspirational #relatable #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #quotes
π‘ Unresolved (or unacknowledged) trauma often gets “stored” in the body and can manifest as physical ailments, including chronic pain, migraines, nausea, jumpiness, etc.
With the right support, processing trauma doesn’t just heal our mental and emotional wounds—it frees us from the physical weight we may not even realize we’ve been carrying. π€
#traumasupport #oliviasdream #eduate
It’s never too late to start. To heal. To try again. To find your way back.
Have courage, and give yourself permission to take the first step! πͺ
Every day you wake up is a new chance to change the story.
#inspiration #growthmindset #cleveland #oliviasdream
Things to remember β¨
Not every season is going to be easy. Sometimes, life leaves us feeling stuck, discouraged, worn out, or unsure of what’s next.
Even in the mess, try not to forget: it’s often the greatest obstacles that hold the most valuable lessons and help us see what truly matters. β€οΈ
#OliviasDream
A big shoutout to Olivia’s Dream founder, Kurt Schneider, who recently ran the Mercer Health 5K in Coldwater, Ohio, carrying a flag in honor of Jason Marous — whose life was tragically taken in a senseless act — through the Flags 4 Fallen initiative.
Kurt’s friend, Lee, also carried a flag in memory of Battalion Chief Frank Harwood, one of the courageous firefighters ambushed in Idaho.
ποΈπΊπΈ To honor is to remember, and in remembering, we keep the light and spirit of those we've lost alive.
#oliviasdream #honor #heroes
