Going above and beyond…that’s the spirit of this donor story. One of our kids recently needed a laptop for school, so we reached out to our Facebook community with this opportunity to give and received an immediate reply. We connected…
On April 14, Olive Crest teamed up with another Las Vegas non-profit, Breakaway Cycling, to put on a “Bike Rodeo” for our foster kids. We invited other local foster care agencies to join in the fun, and more than…
Here’s a great way to help end the cycle of abuse, homelessness, and re-entry into the child welfare system: Become an Olive Crest mentor. Our staff will provide training and guidance to help you support the vulnerable children and families…
Well, we're not literally playing ball with our great Las Vegas baseball team, but we sure have a winning partnership. Back in February, Mark Wiley, Olive Crest Board President, along with staff at our Nevada office — Rebecca Sheldon, Director…
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…
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…
For the past 10 years, the Melvards have been licensed foster parents with Olive Crest in the Pacific Northwest…and they have just said yes to their 200th placement. The Melvards are an excellent example of relentless love and pursuit of…
An Eagle Scout named Brach recently led and funded an initiative to build a pergola in the backyard of an Olive Crest group home. This beautiful pergola was completed with furniture. Our group homes provide a safe and nurturing environment…
Olive Crest in the Pacific Northwest recently hosted a training with a special bonus included. Many kind volunteers prepared lunches for those attending the training session. One particular volunteer works hard to make her meal special in hopes of encouraging…
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…