For Ruby, memories of a childhood home were a vacant house her parents broke into. “It was not the kind of place where anyone should live,” said Ruby. A heartbreaking childhood Ruby survived on things like sour milk. She slept…
A wonderful volunteer from The Grove Church designed and painted this mural. This summer during Serve Week, a team of more than 30 from The Grove Church helped create two spaces for kids at Olive Crest in the Inland Communities.…
At Play 60, Olive Crest kids participated in several NFL-style drills. This past summer, the Los Angeles Chargers put on a football camp for Olive Crest called Play 60. The purpose of the camp is to encourage youth to be…
Thank you to Hillcrest Church for the beautiful renovation of the visitation room at our West Sound office! Children and families trying to rebuild need nurturing, safe places to meet. Thanks to Hillcrest Church, now we have that kind of…
Soleil, who is a part of Olive Crest’s programs, next to her original artwork, which went up for auction. For the 20th consecutive year, Tommy Bahama Restaurant and Store put on its annual Pacific Coast Classic Dinner and Golf Tournament…
Last month, more than 450 women and men from the grocery industry came together to support Olive Crest children and families. They enjoyed an afternoon filled with hundreds of purses, raffle prizes, and accessories up for grabs for a great…
Developing meaningful relationships can be one of the most challenging aspects of being in the child welfare system. It’s a whole new world for parents and kids alike, a time when both need a lot of family and community support.…
Transform a school and you are likely to transform the lives of many students! Through the hard work of 130 wonderful Orange County RSM volunteers, Olive Crest Academy now has a fresh start for the 2019-2020 school year! On August 2,…
Each year, donations of backpacks and school supplies help get kids on track for a successful school year. Michael Sullivan and Associates LLP not only cares about the law, they also care about supporting at-risk kids in their community. Thanks…
Navigating life after foster care isn’t easy. When teens age out of the child welfare system, they often need more support than ever as they navigate learning how to live on their own, the stress of everyday adult life, and…