At-risk kids and teens may not always get the help in school that they need - volunteer tutors can make a huge difference in a student's education. It's so important to acknowledge tutors like Brandon, who volunteered over 80 hours…
Olive Crest kids in the Pacific Northwest recently received new bikes, thanks to the staffing agency People Connect and the organization Together We Rise. People Connect worked with Together We Rise to order the bikes, and Together We Rise made…
Young adults who are at-risk often do not have families to teach them about handling their finances. Fortunately, many young adults at Olive Crest actually saved several thousands of dollars for their accounts through lessons made available by the United…
Every day, at-risk kids and teens get the support they need through counseling, safety, and more…because of your support. New activities can play a part in healing, as well—and some of our group home teens have been tapping into their…
It won’t be long before children across the United States head back to school. Most of them will be excited about showing off their new clothes, saying hello to old friends, and meeting their new teachers. But it’s an…
Reading to children helps greatly in developing their communication and language skills, and also helps heal the lives of at-risk children. Recently, a successful book drive in the Pacific Northwest brought these gifts to Olive Crest foster children. Between individual…
The gift-in-kind room that houses donations at one of the Olive Crest offices in the Pacific Northwest has been revamped, making it even easier for staff to choose items for children and families in need. Eastlake Community Church generously provided…
Kids and teens who are abused and neglected can’t focus on doing well in school — they are just fighting to survive. For some, though, this year is different. They’re graduating — a success they never would have reached without…
Hats off to Josh, who recently enrolled at Cal State Fullerton. Josh, a graduate of our program for young adults coming out of the child welfare system, is gifted in the creative arts, and is looking forward to his upcoming…
Our kids and young adults in group homes deserve better than “run-of-the-mill.” That’s why we’re so happy about an astounding $15,000 contribution from Michael Sullivan and Associates Law Firm going toward a complete kitchen remodel in one of our Orange…