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Support The Oliver Chair

But let justice roll out like waters,
And righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

~ AMOS 5:24 NASB

Financial Gifts

You can help Acadia Divinity College honour the legacy of William and Pearleen Oliver and be part of making their dream a reality. By supporting The Reverend Dr. William and Dr. Pearleen Oliver Chair of Community Leadership and Social Justice, you will join in their vision of a future free of anti-Black racism and social injustice.

To fully fund an academic chair, Acadia Divinity College requires an investment of $3 million. All donations, large or small, are meaningful and are eligible for a tax receipt in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency regulations.

Other ways to give:

By cheque made payable to “Acadia DivinityCollege” noting ‘Oliver Chair’ in the memo

By transfer of publicly-listed securities such as gifts of shares, capital stocks, units ofCanadian mutual funds

By eTransfer to adc.donations@acadiau.ca

"As a direct descendent of the first Black woman, Ms. Lalia Halfkenny, to graduate from the Acadia Ladies' Seminary, I am honoured to support the Reverend Dr. William and Dr. Pearleen Oliver Chair of Community Leadership and Social Justice. Their name alone is a legacy to the Province of Nova Scotia, in recognizing todays' advancement in social justice, education, employment and community. I would encourage individuals and groups to support this funding initiative in establishing this Leadership Chair so together we continue to create a future generation of ‘Olivers' who continue to impact our communities with their leadership. " ~ Elizabeth Cooke Sumbu
Amherst Nova Scotia
“Reflecting on the Leadership of Rev. Dr. William and Dr. Pearleen Oliver I believe we are all benefactors of their work. We as a community owe them a deep debt of gratitude. When we contribute to this Chair, we continue with the great work of Social Justice and Community Leadership in the footsteps of the Olivers. I encourage you to financial support this great work.” ~ Honourable Dr. Wayne Adams

Thank you for giving!

Acadia Divinity College wishes to recognize the generous financial contributions that support the Chair and ADC’s dedication to the ministry of Reconciliation.

Foundations and Organizations

The African United Baptist AssociationView Organization
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