Well, we're not literally playing ball with our great Las Vegas baseball team, but we sure have a winning partnership. Back in February, Mark Wiley, Olive Crest Board President, along with staff at our Nevada office — Rebecca Sheldon, Director…
Thirteen Olive Crest teens in Los Angeles recently grasped the opportunity to receive free graduation portraits. Danie Henry Photography provided photographers and refreshments for the families. The students had their portraits taken in April. Danie Henry learned about the Safe…
On April 7, Savers in Riverside hosted a donation day for our Family Preservation program participants. Savers arranged games and prizes, in addition to donating furniture and clothing to families in need. Savers allowed the attending families to shop in…
For the past 10 years, the Melvards have been licensed foster parents with Olive Crest in the Pacific Northwest…and they have just said yes to their 200th placement. The Melvards are an excellent example of relentless love and pursuit of…
An Eagle Scout named Brach recently led and funded an initiative to build a pergola in the backyard of an Olive Crest group home. This beautiful pergola was completed with furniture. Our group homes provide a safe and nurturing environment…
Olive Crest in the Pacific Northwest recently hosted a training with a special bonus included. Many kind volunteers prepared lunches for those attending the training session. One particular volunteer works hard to make her meal special in hopes of encouraging…
This month, Olive Crest in the Desert Communities celebrated Kayla, who just turned 21 and has successfully transitioned beyond our program for teenagers and young adults. She entered one of our programs more than two years ago and recently graduated…
Olive Crest kids and families in the Pacific Northwest definitely had a memorable Spring Break this year! Many children attended our very First Annual Foster Family Day at the Farm, hosted by the generous owners of Raspberry Ridge Farm in…
At the start of April, the Family Resource Center of Olive Crest in Los Angeles took families on a spectacular experience over the course of several days. Nineteen children were given the opportunity to journey “under the sea,” beginning with…
The faith community often plays a large part in bringing healing to kids and families who need it most—and also does its part to inspire Olive Crest staff, as well. On April 9-10, staff from the Olive Crest office in…