For National Foster Awareness Month in May, Olive Crest celebrated by hosting a Foster Family Appreciation Day at Disneyland. All certified foster families from our Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego areas were invited. There were 177 families…
Donations were turned into dollars through a recent drive funded by Savers. In this program, donations are dropped off at Savers, which then offers funds to the organization. Olive Crest staff and volunteers collected more than 600 pounds of goods,…
We are so excited to announce Cherelyn as the winner of the 14kw diamond pendant necklace from our Prom Dress Giveaway event last month. The beautiful pendant was the perfect touch of sparkle to Cherelyn’s prom look! Click here to…
We are so grateful for all those who came out to our third annual Pick-a-Purse event, where all guests are treated to lunch and can choose a purse filled with goodies from our sponsors. Purses are drawn based on numbers…
Last month, Olive Crest in the Desert Communities held its first ever Cherish the Children Coloring Contest in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. More than 18,000 blank coloring pages were distributed to children in the Coachella Valley, and many…
Thanks to everyone who attended Olive Crest’s “Be the Change” Annual Gala at the Red Rock Hotel, Casino & Spa in which we highlighted our transitional housing program for youth aging out of the foster care system and recognized Bank…
For Renae and Matthew Kennedy, opening their home to a child who needed a family was always in their plans. It was just a matter of when. They had come close a couple of times but just didn’t feel like…
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…