About Us | Olive Crest

VISION

A strong family for every child.

MISSION

Olive Crest is dedicated to preventing child abuse by strengthening, equipping, and restoring children and families in crisis… One Life at a Time.®

OUR MODEL | CONTINUUM OF CARE

Olive Crest transforms the lives of children and families in crisis through the healing power of God, family, and community.

PREVENTING CHILDREN & FAMILIES FROM CRISIS

Abuse

Neglect

Isolation

STRENGTHENING
SAFE HOMES

Safety

Belonging

Stability

EQUIPPING
FOR LIFE

Counseling

Education

Life Skills

RESTORING
STRONG FAMILIES

Community

Confidence

Permanency

GIVE ONCE GIVE MONTHLY

Your compassion today will prevent child abuse and help preserve families for generations to come.
$17 a month can keep a child safe and cared for at Olive Crest

Transforming Lives Campaign

OUR HISTORY

In 1973, Dr. Don and Lois Verleur took in four teenage girls and opened their first home for children. Drawing from the olive tree in the front yard and the idea of a family crest, Olive Crest, a name symbolizing “peaceful family,” was born.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

Olive Crest makes available the teachings of Judeo-Christian principles while respecting the religious background of each individual. Olive Crest acknowledges the existence of a Creator through whom restoration and healing of a person’s life can be fully accomplished.

CORE VALUES

Grace

Compassion, Forgiveness, Encouragement | Feeling compassion toward those who are experiencing crisis. Encouraging others through forgiveness. Loving your neighbor and sharing God’s undeserved kindness and mercy.

Truth

Honesty, Courage, Respectfulness | Exhibiting integrity through honesty. Demonstrating the courage and respect to be truthful, even in difficult situations. Doing the right thing even when it is hard.

Servanthood

Perseverance, Responsibility, Giving | Showing tenacity and responsibility in our commitment to serving children and families in crisis. Persevering where others may not in the relentless pursuit of God’s best. Providing meaningful ways for others to give back to those in need.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Erin Burke
Board Chair
Partner
Jones Day Law Firm

Lucas Baerg
Chief Financial Officer
PriceSpider

Joe Cesta
Executive Vice President
CBRE | Capital Markets

Gary Clark
President
Team Clark

Joe Hensley
President, Orange County Market
US BANK

Jeff Mathews
Owner
Mathews Steel LLC

Paul Nienow
Managing Partner
Nienow & Tierney, LLP

William Potter
Technology Entrepreneur

Kristina Shahoian
Marketing Executive
Accenture, PLC