Chief Executive Officer of Olive Crest, Donald Verleur II, announced the appointment of Kerri Dunkelberger as Executive Director of the Orange County region. Kerri comes with 26 years of experience in organizational leadership and on-profit program management. With 24 years…
We couldn’t think of a better way to close out the amazing summer we had here at Olive Crest than with a Foster Family Picnic. Our foster families joined as at Crossroads Spray Park in Bellevue to enjoy some “Under…
On Saturday, August 20, over 900 backpacks were distributed to children and teens unable to afford basic school items this fall. Almost all of the families we serve live at or below the poverty level and even small things like…
This summer, Olive Crest in Las Vegas was able to move in two more young adults into our independent living residences. Marvin, now 18, was removed from his mother’s home at the young age of 10 and spent many years…
We are so grateful for Jeff and Dena St. Clair, Team Referral - Corona Tuesday Morning Chapter, and Vaughn Fahie Jazz for creating a fun night of music, food, and friends for the benefit of Olive Crest. The St. Clairs…
One of the most difficult seasons for our residential kids is summer. During those months, our kids lose a key element of stability; the schedule that comes with school. To help maintain a sense of schedule, Olive Crest looks to…
TACOMA, Wash., July 12, 2016 -- In an unprecedented move, Youth for Christ (YFC) in Tacoma has decided to shift its foster care and adoption services to Olive Crest Pacific Northwest. After Youth for Christ's decision to focus its ministry…
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…