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27 Apr

Art Classes Give At-Risk Students a New Outlook on Life

The Orange County Register covered the Crittenton Services for Children and Families and the Muckenthaler Cultural Center STEAM Program Partnership. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math and this program is designed to help system-involved youth build coping skills to regain control of their emotional well-being as it relates to psychological trauma. The partnership also assists youth with their high school graduation requirements....

26 Apr

Celebrating National Volunteer Month at Crittenton

in Crittenton Services BLOG

Volunteerism can serve a purpose to many people. For some, volunteering is a call of duty in order to help make the community a better place to live; for others volunteerism is an act of kindness and a way to help personally enrich one’s life; yet, for others volunteerism is how someone practices their faith by living a life of purpose. However one defines volunteerism what...

24 Mar

The Crittenton Legacy: Celebrating Dr. Kate Waller Barrett’s Advocacy for Women and Girls

in Crittenton Services BLOG

Every year we recognize a number of social issues that continue to need awareness in order to make a positive impact on the problem at hand. Whether it be National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, or National Child Abuse Prevention Month, or Mental Health Awareness Month there is always a cause worthy of support. One of the fascinating things of rediscovering the National Crittenton Mission's history is reading...

23 Mar

Crittenton Promotes Literacy with Help of Molina Foundation

in Crittenton Services BLOG

March is National Reading Month and Crittenton Services for Children and Families is doing its part to help give the youth in our care get the opportunity to actively take part in improving their literacy skills through cultivating a love of books. Earlier this month, with the help of the Molina Foundation, Crittenton Services was selected and ultimately received a book grant that gifted nearly 2,000...

16 Mar

Crittenton’s Mystery Night 2016 Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebration

in Crittenton Services BLOG

It was the most attended Mystery Night event in Crittenton Services for Children and Families (CSCF) history! Nearly 200 guests attended this year’s Mystery Night an event that is one of Crittenton’s most engaging fundraisers. Even the Crittenton staff managing the Mystery Night set-up was pleasantly surprised of our final attendance rate and the interest we got in attending the fundraiser from the local community. “Despite the...

03 Mar

Community Partners Give Big During Crittenton’s 50th Anniversary Year

in Crittenton Services BLOG

Only one word can really describe the feeling we got when it was announced late last year that our longtime partners, National Charity League Inc., Yorba Linda Chapter, had selected Crittenton Services for Children and Families to be their charity of choice during their 2016 Fashion Show. And that word was – Wow! Nearly 600 people from around Orange County, Calif. attended this February’s charity fashion...

29 Feb

Digital Ambassadors Needed for Crittenton’s 50th Anniversary

in Crittenton Services BLOG

Did you know that 2016 marks a very special moment in Florence Crittenton of Orange County’s history??? You don’t know…well let me be the first to tell you… this year marks our 50th Anniversary year! And we are excited to celebrate our mission’s history, our service track record, and getting the opportunity to thank all those that contribute to our brand reputation. Whether you are a longtime donor,...

26 Jan

Crittenton Sponsors the 2016 Youth Exploitation Safety Symposium

in Crittenton Services BLOG

Healthy relationships are the best prevention. Time and time again Crittenton Services for Children and Families has documented that when a young person has no advocate or caring family member to protect them that is when abuse can happen. So, it is with pleasure that Crittenton is supporting the 2016 Youth Exploitation Safety Symposium and looking forward to seeing our very own Dr. Barbara Hernandez, Vice President, of Community Based...

26 Jan

Crittenton Fundraiser to Help Young Victims of Trafficking

in Crittenton News Release

January 25, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Crittenton Services for Children and Families (714) 680-9000 ext. 6008 mjasso@crittentonsocal.org FULLERTON, Calif – Crittenton Services for Children and Families (CSCF) is hosting its annual Mystery Night dinner and auction fundraiser to fund the non-profit’s efforts in helping teen girls placed in Crittenton’s care that are victims of abuse, neglect and exploitation. This year’s Mystery Night event will be Sunday, March 13, 2016 and...

25 Jan

Yorba Linda Chapter of National Charity League Hosts Fashion Show to Benefit Crittenton

in Crittenton News Release

January 25, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Beckie Flat - The Yorba Linda Chapter of National Charity League Media Liaison Phone: 714-779-8104 Yorba Linda Chapter of National Charity League Hosts a Fashion Show All Proceeds Help Fund Youth and Mental Health Treatment Services at Crittenton Anaheim, Calif. - The National Charity League, Inc., Yorba Linda Chapter, is hosting its 21st Annual Fashion Show and Silent Auction on Sunday, February 21 at...

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