Seven-year-old “Sam” was neglected, physically and emotionally abused, and exposed to domestic violence. In October of 2020, Sam was removed from his home by Child Protective Services. His grandmother, in her loving desire to help Sam, came forward and was…
“I had no place to call home, no connection... I was truly alone." Teresa and her six siblings all grew up in the foster care system. Being moved around from home to home, until at age 18 when she aged-out of…
Organization Will Fund Additional Mental Health Services for Youth and Families in Las Vegas Area June 22, 2021 --- Las Vegas, NV --- Olive Crest was awarded an $80,000 grant from the MGM Resorts Foundation to increase its ability to…
A recent After the Buzzer article on NHLPA.com (National Hockey League Players’ Association) featured Veronique Larosee Fleury, wife of Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc Andre Fleury. Veronique, a champion for Olive Crest, discussed her involvement with our passionate community of…
James was removed from the only home he had ever known and placed into the foster care system at the age of 8. Once in “the system” he was placed in one home after another. And so it went for…
Angelica wants to be a hairdresser someday. But due to a life of turmoil that led her into foster care, Angelica’s literacy skills were extremely low, making it very hard for her to succeed academically.Upon entering Olive Crest’s program for…
"I left in a thin pair of pants, a t-shirt, and a pair of flats in the snow, with my baby bundled up in his car seat and his diaper bag.” Amanda was only a teenager when she found herself…
The Covid-19 pandemic is unprecedented and has resulted in many challenges for all of us. Feelings of isolation, fear, and anxiety are common—and understandable. But certain at-risk individuals face an even greater danger: violence and abuse from those who are…
Now more than ever, America needs a renewed focus on caring — and giving. In this unusually challenging time, we encourage you to dig deep, open your heart and consider a donation to an organization that works hard to keep…
“Abby, my daughter, was with the Safe Family for 43 days while I looked for housing and her father lay in the hospital dying” - Angelic Angelic was living out of her car with her daughter while her husband was in…