A while back we shared with you that the teens in one of our Orange County group homes would be getting a home makeover, thanks to Michael Sullivan and Associates Law Firm and Impressions Contracting. The renovation has been completed,…
Young adults at Olive Crest now have five new mentors to teach them independent living skills and help coach them. Right before summer, we had our first mentoring orientation for anyone interested in helping our young adults – and afterward,…
On Saturday, June 23, more than 1,000 kids and teens from Olive Crest had the chance to enjoy a summer outing during the Summer of Hope event. Over 20 churches throughout Orange County partnered together to put on this exciting…
Fifteen Olive Crest young adults enjoyed a day on the water around Redondo Beach, California, in early June. The young sailors had a chance to learn to kayak, and use sailboats and power boats, while also learning about the ocean…
A story that our Chaplain, Frank Fried, shared demonstrates how life-changing summer camp really is. Camp is fun...really fun! But what if fun is something that you’re not familiar or really comfortable with? Camp can be a challenge; it can…
Many abused and neglected teens never make it through school - so when they do, it's a special accomplishment. Thank you to TRAFFIK, an Orange County advertising and marketing agency, for taking some of our 2018 high school graduates out…
Knowledge about mental and physical health is essential! On Saturday, June 9, community members, along with Olive Crest youth and families, learned how to improve their health at the first ever Health Fair from Olive Crest in Los Angeles. Participants…
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…