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…
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…
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…
Tiffany's younger years were filled with abuse, neglect, and fear. Her parents had a crippling addiction to meth and Tiffany had to be removed from her home, spending most of her childhood in and out of the child welfare system.…
You can count on a thrilling game whenever USC and UCLA meet each other on the football field. This year was no exception, with the Trojans claiming a 28-23 victory. And thanks to our friends at the Leela Project, many…
Sixty-two Olive Crest families here in our Inland Communities enjoyed a delicious dinner on Thanksgiving, thanks to Summit Water of Life Church in Fontana. The church delivered 62 food baskets to Olive Crest families and young adults. Each basket contained…
Announcing Olive Crest’s 2,500th Adoption At Olive Crest, we believe every child needs a strong family, and adoption is just one of the ways caring people can provide that for abused and neglected children. With that said, we’re thrilled to…
When you meet Michael Weitzman for the first time, it’s hard to believe he has endured so much pain and sorrow in his 21 years. His positive outlook, quick smile, and friendly demeanor could suggest images of a teen who…
A big thank you to Richard Ferguson for donating tickets so that 145 Olive Crest families, staff, and kids could attend a Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball game. It was Nolan Ryan bobble-head night and a first for many…