A story that our Chaplain, Frank Fried, shared demonstrates how life-changing summer camp really is. Camp is fun...really fun! But what if fun is something that you’re not familiar or really comfortable with? Camp can be a challenge; it can…
Many abused and neglected teens never make it through school - so when they do, it's a special accomplishment. Thank you to TRAFFIK, an Orange County advertising and marketing agency, for taking some of our 2018 high school graduates out…
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…
Olive Crest kids in the Pacific Northwest recently received new bikes, thanks to the staffing agency People Connect and the organization Together We Rise. People Connect worked with Together We Rise to order the bikes, and Together We Rise made…
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…
It won’t be long before children across the United States head back to school. Most of them will be excited about showing off their new clothes, saying hello to old friends, and meeting their new teachers. But it’s an…
Reading to children helps greatly in developing their communication and language skills, and also helps heal the lives of at-risk children. Recently, a successful book drive in the Pacific Northwest brought these gifts to Olive Crest foster children. Between individual…
The gift-in-kind room that houses donations at one of the Olive Crest offices in the Pacific Northwest has been revamped, making it even easier for staff to choose items for children and families in need. Eastlake Community Church generously provided…