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A strong family for every child.
Olive Crest is dedicated to preventing child abuse by strengthening, equipping, and restoring children and families in crisis… One Life at a Time.®
Olive Crest transforms the lives of children and families in crisis through the healing power of God, family, and community.
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Your compassion today will prevent child abuse and help preserve families for generations to come.
$21 a month can keep a child safe and cared for at Olive Crest
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.
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.
James Woodside
Chairman of the Board
Board Member,
Oltmans Construction Co.
Jill Wallace
CEO,
Casala Group Inc.
Paul Rygalski
President/Owner
Managed Mobile, Inc.
William Potter
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Erin Burke
Partner
Jones Day Law Firm
Paul Nienow
Managing Partner
Nienow & Tierney, LLP
Rudy Kramer
SVP, Regional Manager
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Jeff Mathews
Realtor
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Donald A. Verleur II, M.B.A.
Chief Executive Officer
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Stephen Christensen
Chief Development Officer
Sharon Dean
Chief Administrative Officer
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Annamarie Dachtler
Executive Director,
Los Angeles
Kerri Dunkelberger
Executive Director,
Orange County and San Diego County
Tracy Fitzsimmons
Executive Director,
Inland and Desert Communities
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Paul LaRose
Executive Director,
Pacific Northwest
Jimmy Monaghan, CPC, LCADC-S
Executive Director,
Nevada
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Dr. Don and Lois Verleur