Oak Grove Expands Continuum of Care
for Foster Youth
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Sanctuary Palm Springs is a Transitional Housing Program for Non-Minor Dependents (THP-NMD), specifically designed to meet the needs of the LGBTQ+ community of foster youth transitioning to adulthood. Sanctuary Palm Springs and Oak Grove Center both envision a world where every child and young adult have an opportunity to realize their greatest potential toward becoming a self-sufficient and productive member of their community.
Effective April 6, 2021 Sanctuary Palm Springs became part of the Oak Grove Center family. The program will operate under and within Oak Grove Center's 501c(3) corporate structure with a newly issued license for THP. The merger helps Sanctuary Palm Spring’s mission to continue and being a program under Oak Grove, they become part of the California Alliance providing a greater opportunity to inform and improve the care that LGBTQ+ foster youth receive.
To learn more about this exciting program, click below.
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GET YOUR TICKETS
Saturday, April 24, 2021
Storm Stadium, Lake Elsinore
Our annual Evening Under the Oaks will be held Drive-in style! Enjoy an Online and Live Auction featuring travel, private chefs, and your very own wine cellar starter. Appetizers and Dinner will all be delivered to your car and sponsored by Provecho Grill, New Life Culinary Creations, Cruz Tacos and Smokey Mountain Catering - it's going to be delicious! All this while enjoying live music, performances by our youth, and so much more. See you there!
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Cookie of the Month Leads to Employment |
The April Cookie of the Month at Oak Grove Culinary Creations will unite all chocolate lovers. Chocolate Lava is a chocolate cookie filled with moist chocolate ganache and then dusted with coco powder.
The Cookie Creator was a resident and student at Oak Grove Center. Following his completion of his Oak Grove program and his participation in our Culinary Arts Vocational Training program, he earned the opportunity to become a staff member at Culinary Creations! This allows him to continue his growth, build his resume and gain more employable skills. Join us in celebrating his achievement by trying his Chocolate Lava cookie.
There are two ways you can enjoy this delicious creation. Stop by Oak Grove's Culinary Creations in Old Town Temecula to pick one up, or join the Cookie of the Month Club and receive a Baker's Dozen to share along with amazing coffee benefits. Looking for some corporate benefits? Look into our new Culinary Corporate Club with unique benefits perfect for businesses. For more information, or to order your cookie, click the website link below.
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MISTT (Most Improved Student Tales of Transformation) recognizes youth who have made significant progress in their treatment and education.
MISTT recognized two deserving youth in March. Youth were rewarded for improvements in peer interactions, school participation and grades, mentoring younger youth, and their overall communication. Congratulations!
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SPORTS & RECREATION UPDATE |
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Oak Grove Center's Sports & Recreation Program has begun once again. With the exception of the Running Club for Residential Youth, Oak Grove's sports were paused for a year during the Covid pandemic. We are excited to announce that this Spring two sports are back! Oak Grove's Mighty Oaks will be competing in Cross Country and Baseball.
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5K Race Done. Up Next 10K |
Several Running Club Members completed the 5k this past week. They were so inspired that they will be returning to the plateau this Thursday and now running a 10k!
A special shout out to Marty Shea with K2 Executive Coaching whose sponsorship made the run possible for the youth. Thank you Marty!
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During March, Students planted seeds for the Hydroponic Towers that they will eventually transfer into ground inside the Oak Grove Garden. They are growing squash, flowers, carrots, and swiss chard.
Students were also able to build their own drones.
Oak Grove's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) program provides Students with challenging and fun educational activities where they also get the opportunity to work on projects as a team. A big THANK YOU to San Manuel for the STEAM grant that helped provide support for seeds, supplies and support for the STEAM program this past year. We are so grateful.
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Free Virtual Parenting Workshops |
Led by Oak Grove's therapists, parents gain skills for managing difficult behaviors, recognizing problems, and tips for co-parenting.
These free workshops are held virtually each Wednesday at 5:30 PM in March and April.
Visit our website to view topics and register.
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RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM UPDATE |
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Oak Grove Center celebrates all holidays and helps youth experience and create new traditions. Thanks to Tina Cramer, youth were able to have a traditional Egg Hunt for Easter filled with candy.
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PARTNERS FOR IMPACT SPOTLIGHT |
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A huge thank you to Leif Jacobsen with Merrill Lynch in Temecula for joining our Annual Sponsorship Program.
Leif will be supporting the sustainability of Oak Grove programs serving at-risk and special needs youth through Art, Music, Sports, Specialized Therapy, and more. Thank you!
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Linda has been a long time partner with Oak Grove Center and advocate for the youth. Thank you Linda!
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What does it mean to be an Annual Sponsor partner with Oak Grove Center? Contact us to learn more about the program, benefits, and options!
Kristi Piatkowski, Development Director
(714) 260-2699 cell
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Oak Grove Center has amazing staff that empower our youth and help transform lives every single day. We appreciate our Essential Workers. They are our Heroes!
March Meeting the Moment HEROES:
Steven Thompson, Dorm C
Victor Lezama, Wraparound
Fernando Forde, Ranch
Paulina Chavez, Dorm B
Omar Perez, Dorm A
Shantel Lee, Wraparound
Matt Azzam, Nursing
Sara Mestas, Clinical
Shannon Frederick, Day Program
Kayla Sweaney, Dorm A
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DON'T WAIT! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW
Saturday, April 24, 2021
Storm Stadium, Lake Elsinore
Auction items include travel, wine baskets, designer men and women's sunglasses, women's handbags, spa packages, and so much more!
Don't miss out - get your tickets today!
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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Wilson Creek Winery
Get ready to rock! Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Wilson Creek Winery, Rock the Oaks 2021 is on! Bryan Lanning (Country) will be performing with many other talented artists yet to be determined after the April 17th Auditions.
For more information or Sponsorship opportunities contact Kristi Piatkowski at (951)677-5599 x2238.
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WHO WILL MAKE THE CUT?
Watch auditions live and in person to see who will end up in the "Big Show"! Join us this week Saturday (4/17) at the Promenade Mall outside of Macy's from
10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
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October 8-9, 2021
Murrieta
This premier car show features hundreds of beautiful cars, vendors, food, music and more. An annual tradition and favorite car show for miles around!
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
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You shop there, so make it count! Select Oak Grove Center through your Amazon Smile Program and every qualifying purchase will help get much-needed items for the youth and help our families in financial need.
Click below to register!
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Open & Baking
Visit Culinary Creations in Old Town Temecula (or order through Grub Hub) for a cup of coffee, a cookie or both! Every purchase supports the vocational program training youth for employment and introducing them to new careers.
Store Hours:
Mon/Tues: Closed
Wed/Thurs: 11 am - 6 pm
Fri/Sat: 11 am - 10 pm
Sun: 11 am - 6 pm
New Website:
For catering inquiries:
(951)-319-0627 Phone
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