We Teamed Up with Goya Cares
Every two minutes, a child is trafficked for sexual exploitation in the United States. Among the 5,000 children that Olive Crest serves daily, approximately 20% have been involved with human sex trafficking, over 50% have been approached, and 100% are…
Anna’s Story of Restoration
"For the first time in my life, I know what peace looks like." the hope refuge campus, santa barbara, ca We are thrilled to share the inspiring journey of Anna, our recent graduate from Olive Crest's Hope Refuge Campus. Anna's achievements…
How Olive Crest Gets Truant Kids Out of Bed and Into School Desks
Covid-19 brought a staggering increase in the number of students missing from school - both virtual school days and after students returned to the classroom - an understandable consequence for unprecedented times. However, four years later, classroom attendance hasn't gone…
Olive Crest to Host Annual Power of One Luncheon in Honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month
On Friday, April 5, 2024, Olive Crest will host their annual Power of One Luncheon in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month at the Ahern Hotel in Las Vegas. Gaming giant Caesars Entertainment will be the presenting sponsor, donating $20,000…
Generosity in Action: TEMcool donates to Transitional Age Youth Program
The stark reality is 60% of teens become homeless within the first year of aging out of the child welfare system. Olive Crest serves hundreds of teens and young adults with its Transitional Age Youth programs each year. Through Olive Crest, young…
A Sex-Trafficking Survivor’s Story | Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA | Dec 27, 2023 KSBY Channel 6 Central Coast Sex trafficking of minors is a concerning issue in Santa Barbara County, with 229 survivors identified since 2017, including "D", a survivor who has found healing and restoration…
Olive Crest Raises Over $140K to Help Build Awareness of Childhood Abuse and Neglect
On Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, Olive Crest hosted an evening cocktail reception, fundraiser and auction at the Discovery Children’s Museum in Las Vegas, NV – entitled “Champions of Children.” Gaming giant Caesars Entertainment was the presenting sponsor, donating $20K to…
Matt Leinart Hosts Football Camp for Olive Crest Kids
On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, former NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winners, and USC football alumni, Matt Leinart hosted a free football clinic for children served through Olive Crest in Bellflower, California. More than 60 kids participated in all kinds of…