By Madeline Zuckerman
Olive Crest, known for its dedication to preventing child abuse, to treating and educating at-risk children and to preserving the family… “One Life at a Time®” will host its annual POWER OF ONE luncheon on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the prestigious Bighorn Golf Club, located at 255 Palowet Drive in Palm Desert. This event will commence at 11:30 am, and will celebrate the Olive Crest Champions of HOPE, individuals, as well as companies, who have been dedicated to protecting and serving children and families in crisis.
Karen Devine, KESQ TV News Anchor, will serve as Luncheon Emcee.
“The POWER OF ONE” – One community, One Church, One business, One volunteer, One donor, One mentor, One individual, …can create massive impact,” said Tracy Fitzsimmons, Executive Director of Olive Crest Inland & Desert Communities. “I am excited and grateful to come together and celebrate the impact the power of one has made in the lives of vulnerable kids and families within Coachella Valley.”
This year’s Olive Crest Champions of HOPE Honorees include:
FRIENDSHIP CHURCH – CHURCH OF THE YEAR
THE TONY & BETSY BOLTON FAMILY – FAMILY OF THE YEAR
SUN COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION – BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
JERI MCLELLAN – VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
THE GAGAN FAMILY – DONORS OF THE YEAR
** A SPECIAL “VISIONARY AWARD” RECOGNITION FOR CONNIE AND BOB LURIE
“Recognizing Olive Crest’s influential role, this commemorative event honors the individuals who have championed progress in safeguarding children and strengthening families within our community,” said Bill Seals, Olive Crest Associate Development Director. “Being a part of this occasion is sure to inspire everyone to actively contribute to the cause of preventing child abuse.”
Sponsorships are immediately available, ranging from $2,500 to the Presenting Sponsor level at
$25,000.
Luncheon Event Sponsors thus far include K. Hinkle Painting, Stonegate West Real Estate Group, Sun Community Federal Credit Union, Associa Desert Resort Management, Albright Law, Hydes AC, Heating, and Electrical Services, and WDC Kitchen & Bath Center, The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage, JW Marriott Desert Springs Palm Desert Resort & Spa, and Solis Wealth Management, Inc.
Media Sponsors this year include THE DESERT SUN & LOCALiQ, Presenting Newspaper & Digital Media Sponsor; and KESQ TV News Channel 3, Exclusive TV Media Sponsor.
For sponsorship and general information, please contact Bill Seals, Associate Development Director at 760.341.8507 ext. 4320 or at bill-seals@olivecrest.org
ABOUT OLIVE CREST
Since 1973, Olive Crest has transformed the lives of over 200,000 children and their families. We work tirelessly to meet the individual needs of kids in crisis by providing safe homes, counseling, and education for both youth and parents. Our many innovative programs reflect our conviction that strengthening the family is one of the most powerful ways to help heal children. Our 98% stability rate is a testament to the lifelong commitment and unwavering compassion that the Olive Crest family maintains to the children and families we serve, even after they have graduated from our programs.
Olive Crest serves 5,000 children and families each day throughout the Western United States.
For information, call 800.550.CHILD( 2445) or visit www.olivecrest.org.
