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…
Left to right: Olive Crest Chaplain Frank Fried with Bishop W. C. Martin, and 31-year Olive Crest supporter and volunteer Eric Bezko.[/caption] What a difference it would make if we could motivate and mobilize the church to find a home…
The support of organizations and all who help our kids and families is a true gift. The last couple of months, Wells Fargo, Parkcrest Church, and Baby2Baby made a difference for all ages, from babies to teens. Volunteers from Wells…
Every year, Olive Crest in Los Angeles hosts an event consisting of a prom dress and suit drive, followed by a selection event. We just celebrated yet another year of success with our Glitz and Glamour event! The prom dress…
It’s hard to believe, but some children, teens, and young adults never received an Easter basket before coming to Olive Crest—and now that we have had time to tally the Easter baskets given out at the beginning of the month,…