How does your church build and live out an informed and wholistic ministry that connects the people in your church to the needs of vulnerable children and families in crisis in your community? We would love to start a conversation to explore this together. We help build movements of family advocacy within churches that are simple, relational, and contextualized to the style and heart-connection of a church’s values. We focus on the idea that in every church, “Everyone can do something… What’s your something?”
We value your time, talent, and treasures! There are so many ways you can get involved or donate to meet the needs of in-crisis children and families in our care. We need your financial giving, but we also rely on donations of home supplies, food, clothing, and other essentials to help support our mission to prevent child abuse and transform lives. See below for current needs in each of our regions across California, Nevada, and the Pacific Northwest.
From diapers to blankets, we are always in need of items to help our children and families. We understand that our donors have different capacities for giving and are grateful for any items you can spare. Your donation will make a difference by providing timely and tangible needs for the children and youth we serve.
For the protection of our youth, only new items can be accepted unless otherwise indicated.
For more information or to make a contribution, please contact your region below.
CALIFORNIA
- Paper towels
- Toilet Paper
- Hand Sanitizer
- Facemasks
- Cleaning Supplies
- Non Perishable Foods
- Board Games
- Activities for Kids
For more information or to make a contribution, please contact Tatyanna Voorhies at 951.686.8500 x4018 or email Tatyanna-Voorhies@olivecrest.org
- Personal hygiene bags
- Bedding
- Gift cards for groceries and clothes (i.e. Target and Walmart)
- Birthday in a bag
- Cleaning Supplies
- Non Perishable Foods
- Board Games
- Activities for Kids
- See this Amazon list for more current and emergency needs
For more information or to make a contribution, please contact Laurel Dicus at 951.300.1189 or email Laurel-Dicus@olivecrest.org.
General Needs
. Grocery gift cards (Target, Walmart, Smart & Final, etc.)
. Baby formula
. Baby wipes
. Pull-Ups
. Full size high quality foam mattress pads (new)
. Art supplies
. Board games and puzzles
. Frying pan with lid (16″ or larger)
. Towels and washcloths in neutral colors (new)
. Full size sheet sets (400 count or higher)
. Brand new silverware
. Paper plates, napkins, plastic cutlery, zipper sandwich bags, and paper towels (to pack lunches for picnics, activities, and outings)
. Case of individual-size water bottles or brita bottles
Clothing and Hygiene Needs
. Gift cards to clothing stores (Kohl’s Ross, etc.)
. Dove or Ivory bar soap or shower gel (regular or large sizes)
. Teen and tween shower gels, lotion, body spray (regular or large sizes)
. Facial moisturizer and make-up remover
. Large-sized shampoo and conditioner
. Deodorant/antiperspirant for teen boys
For more information or to make a contribution, please contact Nick King at 562.866.8956 x1632 or email nicholas-king@olivecrest.org.
- Socks
- Blankets
- Mini deodorants (Male & Female)
- Sensory Items
- Art Supplies
- Paper towels
- Facemasks
- Cleaning Supplies
- Non-Perishable Foods
- Board Games
- Activities for Kids
- Outdoor Family Games
- Gift cards for groceries and clothes (i.e. Target and Walmart)
- Sheets, comforters in neutral colors – twin sizes
- Towels, washcloths
For more information or to make a contribution, please contact communityinvolvement-oc@olivecrest.org
- Car Seats
- Gift Cards for groceries/clothes
- Foster Support Group Sponsor
- Twin beds/frames
- Twin sheets (neutral color)
For more information or to make a contribution, please contact Tori Dearden at victoria-dearden@olivecrest.org.
Click here to purchase items via our Amazon wish list and ship them directly to our office!
- Personal hygiene bags
- Bedding
- Birthday bags for teen girls
- Cleaning supplies
- Board games
- Activities for teenage girls in the Santa Barbara area
- Bowling, Movies, Skating ring, Laser tag, Mini Golf, Plays/Theater, Surfing lessons, Whale watching, Museums, Zoo
For more information or to make a contribution, please contact sally-cook@olivecrest.org.
NEVADA
- Baby items (strollers, cribs, bassinets, etc.)
- Household items (pots, pans, towels, silverware, dishes, etc.)
- Hygiene products (toilet paper, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, etc.)
- Gift cards (Walmart, Target, Sears, Old Navy, JCPenney, Payless Shoes, etc.)
For more information or to make a contribution, please contact Jenny Fay at 702.835.1918 or email jenny-fay@olivecrest.org.
WASHINGTON
- Diapers (sizes 3 to 6)
- Wipes
- Outdoor Family Games
- Bubbles
- Sidewalk Chalk
- Frozen Meals
- Sensory items
- New neutral-colored duffle bags
For more information or to make a contribution, please contact community-pnw@olivecrest.org.
- Diapers (sizes 3 to 6)
- Wipes
- Outdoor Family Games
- Bubbles
- Sidewalk Chalk
- Frozen Meals
- Sensory items
- New neutral-colored duffle bags
For more information or to make a contribution, please contact community-pnw@olivecrest.org.