Olive Crest receives quarter million grant for 24/7 child abuse crisis response

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - Olive Crest, a nonprofit focused on preventing child abuse in the Coachella Valley, received a $249,865 grant from the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation to support its crisis response team staff. The nonprofit hopes to stabilize families in crisis and prevent children from entering the child welfare system.

Desert Healthcare District and Foundation more than $1 million in grants to five nonprofit organizations in the Coachella Valley focused on mental and behavorial health services for families and youth.

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear from Olive Crest about the anticipated impact of the grant.