Big Game Gives Big Thrills
You can count on a thrilling game whenever USC and UCLA meet each other on the football field. This year was no exception, with the Trojans claiming a 28-23 victory. And thanks to our friends at the Leela Project, many…
A Feast for Our Children and Families
Sixty-two Olive Crest families here in our Inland Communities enjoyed a delicious dinner on Thanksgiving, thanks to Summit Water of Life Church in Fontana. The church delivered 62 food baskets to Olive Crest families and young adults. Each basket contained…
It’s a Celebration of Forever Families!
Announcing Olive Crest’s 2,500th Adoption At Olive Crest, we believe every child needs a strong family, and adoption is just one of the ways caring people can provide that for abused and neglected children. With that said, we’re thrilled to…
How Michael Found Purpose After a Life of Abuse
When you meet Michael Weitzman for the first time, it’s hard to believe he has endured so much pain and sorrow in his 21 years. His positive outlook, quick smile, and friendly demeanor could suggest images of a teen who…
Capital Group Co. Spruces up Home for Girls
Forty-two employees from Capital Group Co. generously donated their time and energy to renovate an entire group home for some of our Olive Crest young ladies. It was a busy day of painting the entire interior, redoing all the bedrooms…
Safe at Home With the Las Vegas 51s
The Las Vegas 51s may not have captured the Pacific Coast League title this year, but they’re champions to us. For the fourth year in a row, the 51s teamed up with William Hill and Olive Crest to ensure that…
Thank You for Sending Kids Back to School in Style
Thank you to everyone who helped make our 2017 Back-to-School Drive a huge success. Special thanks go to our friends at Cox Communications for 10 years of generosity, and to both Cox Communications and Lennar Homes for the thousands of…
Good Food, Great Fellowship and $6,000 Raised!
On August 5, local baseball fans came together for our annual Tip-a-51 Luncheon to benefit Olive Crest. Las Vegas 51s baseball players served lunch, and Destinee, one of the young adults from the Independence Project program, spoke about all the…
Backpack Drive Gives At-Risk Kids a Leg Up to a New School Year
Thanks to caring friends like you who participated in our annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive, more than 1,115 Olive Crest kids in the Los Angeles area went back to school with backpacks filled with everything needed to start the year right…
A Tip of the (Baseball) Cap to Richard Ferguson
A big thank you to Richard Ferguson for donating tickets so that 145 Olive Crest families, staff, and kids could attend a Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball game. It was Nolan Ryan bobble-head night and a first for many…
