Have you heard the great news? I’m thrilled to announce that Olive Crest has a new space, which will allow us to serve over 300 more children and families in need of help by the year 2020. We are calling…
The 16th Annual Tommy Bahama Pacific Coast Classic Golf Tournament was the most successful yet, raising $145,000 to benefit Olive Crest programs and services. Olive Crest thanks the Tommy Bahama organization for its 16 years of support and assistance in…
More than 35 Olive Crest kids and their families enjoyed a fun afternoon of bowling and pizza at Fantasy Springs Bowling Lanes in Coachella over the summer. Volunteers and trustees from Olive Crest in the Coachella Valley teamed up with…
More than 300 people turned out for Olive Crest’s 13th annual bowling event in the Inland Empire, which featured a western theme. The record-setting crowd wore their finest cowboy gear and western garb for the “Honky Tonk Bowling” event at…
Olive Crest’s Foster department got a call about a “Safe Surrender” baby girl needing a family. She was born prematurely between 25 and 27 weeks, and weighed less than 2 pounds. She faced quite a battle for survival. About three…
Volunteers from New Journey Church, Scientific Games Corporation, and Olive Crest recently participated in a team-building event where they put together 900 hygiene kits for youth and families at Olive Crest, as well as other community partners in need. The…
Campbell Nelson Auto Dealership partnered with Olive Crest this summer to provide camp experiences for some of our foster children, and which proved to be life-changing for one young camper. Sarah, age 9, couldn’t attend camp in the past because…
Helen, 16, was referred to Olive Crest through probation. With tears in her eyes, Helen’s mom revealed that Helen’s suicidal tendencies were her biggest fear. At first, Helen was hesitant to accept any help—but her love for her family became…
Each year about 23,000 foster youth “age out” of the child welfare system in the United States when they turn 18. Most are seriously unprepared for life on their own. Frequently, they lack the most basic skills for living successfully…