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,…
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…
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…
What do you get when you mix a western theme with 700 men, women, and children filling the Gold Rush Camp at Knott’s Berry Farm? You get a high-energy, rootin’-tootin’ celebration for Olive Crest's foster and adoptive families! On Saturday,…
In mid May, Olive Crest in Orange County was invaded by robots! The awe-inspiring metallic creatures, designed by university students working with the Child Creativity Lab, were built from repurposed materials and donated to Olive Crest. Each robot came with…
Sometimes, thanks to generous donors like you, Olive Crest kids get to have a blast. We witnessed this on May 18th, when a generous donor made it possible for 75 kids and teens to attend Taylor Swift’s concert at the…
Thirteen Olive Crest teens in Los Angeles recently grasped the opportunity to receive free graduation portraits. Danie Henry Photography provided photographers and refreshments for the families. The students had their portraits taken in April. Danie Henry learned about the Safe…
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 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…