Summer has always been a special season for Scott and Aubrey, who met at a Christian summer camp when they were teenagers. Fast forward a few years — they still make the most of the summer months now with their…
At-risk high school seniors had senior portraits gifted by Danie Henry and her professional photography team. For the 7th straight year, Danie Henry and her team of photographers gave Olive Crest’s high school seniors free portraits. Twelve seniors gathered at…
On April 4 and April 6, 53 at-risk high school juniors and seniors were able to select a complete donated prom ensemble at either Pacific Crossroads Church, Hope for L.A or our Olive Crest office in Bellflower. The smiles on…
Several times over the past year, Olive Crest’s Chaplaincy program* has worked to hold periodic “Food for Thought” meetings with young adults ages 18 to 22 preparing for life as self-sufficient adults. They are invited to dinner and discussion about…
Thanks to volunteers at Eastside Church, our group homes and Olive Crest Academy now feel even more welcoming to kids and teens. On March 9, more than 75 volunteers from Eastside Church spent an entire day sprucing up Olive Crest…
At 24 years of age, Helen is one of those amazing people who seems to have it all. She is bright, happily married, and is starting her own business. And she’s a gifted artist — a talent that seems to…
In-kind donations can make a world of difference! Here, Ronic Tatum, Darylyn Farris, and Nia League of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Cerritos Alumnae Chapter, drop off baby items. Do you ever wonder how you can get involved, and help…
Attendees knelt in prayer at the luncheon to ask for guidance in making a difference for children in Los Angeles County. At the end of January, 330 pastors and church leaders gathered at the Dream Center in Los Angeles to…
Did you have a Happy Valentine’s Day? We sure did! On that special day of love, our LA office received a welcome visit by members of the Cerritos High School National Honor Society, who created beautiful Valentine’s Day cards to…
Did you know some children have gone their whole lives without celebrating the joy of Easter? You can make a big difference for kids and families this spring by donating during our Easter basket drive for Olive Crest children and…