Thank you to all those who attended, the Sponsors and the amazing Chefs for a night to remember! Thanks to your support, Oak Grove will be sending kids to Boojum Outdoor Camp, holding Dance and Performing Arts programs, and once again once again having a Music Camp and enrichment activities during Summer School for the Autism Program. The event also helped raise funds completing a playground at the main campus and a swing set at the Ranch campus. Thank you!

Rock the Oaks

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Auditions were held and the line-up is set! Join us on June 15th at Wilson Creek Winery for Rock the Oaks. Two shows featuring more than 20 of the area's hottest artists. Get the best seats in the house with a reserved VIP Table for six complete with wine and food. Select from a 4:30 pm or 7:30 pm show.

May Cookie of the Month

From a secret family recipe to Oak Grove Culinary Creations, you get the chance to try a very special Cookie of the Month.

May's Cookie of the Month is The Wedding Cookie from Cookie Creator and Culinary Student, Rowen. Made with her Grandmother's recipe, these sweet pecan-crumbles are dusted in powdered sugar.

As a Cookie of the Month Club Member, you receive a Baker's Dozen of these sweet treats. You can always substitute the Cookie of the Month for your favorite flavor at no additional cost. Plus, your coffee is always on the House, which can include a Specialty Coffee and a House Coffee for a guest.

Ryan's Dessert Featured at Evening Under the Oaks

Inspired by his Grandfather, Culinary Student Ryan's creation was recently the featured dessert at Oak Grove Center's Evening Under the Oaks fundraiser with with 300 guests.

The "Trucker's Legacy Banana Cream Pie" is a traditional banana cream pie with a twist - a hint of lime and fresh basil for a deliciously fresh and unique flavor. It was a hit!

Mighty Oaks Baseball

Congratulations to the Mighty Oaks Baseball Team for a successful season! Thanks to Volunteer Coach, Rob Sorensen, the team was able to celebrate by attending a Lake Elsinore Storm game. They got to go on the field, throw out the first pitch, and sit right behind home plate for the game. It was a great way to end the season!

EASTER AT BRANDYWOOD

Select Residential youth were able to attend Brandywood Foundation's Annual Easter Brunch. An Easter service, brunch and an epic Egg Hunt helped these youth create a new, positive memory. Thank you Karen and the Board for your generous invitation!

MISTT Awards

Most Improved Student Tales of Transformation, sponsored by the Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club, recognizes Students who have shown great progress over the past month. Click below to see the latest winners!

Thank you to our sponsor:

OAK GROVE SCHOOL SONG

Written by one of Oak Grove's youth, the School Song has become a regular opening to the monthly MISTT Awards. As part of the Arts Program, Ms. Stacy works with Students to learn and perform the song including instrumental and voice. Listen here for the recent moving and inspiring performance.

Visit Us!

Oak Grove Sanctuary Palm Springs has both a new Instagram page and Website. Check us out! Follow us to stay in the know with all things Sanctuary.

Ambassador Spotlight

One of the original Ambassadors, Cori Carey was recognized at the recent Evening Under the Oaks with The Big Oaks Award. This annual award honors an individual or company that has made a significant impact in the lives of the youth and supported the organization in a unique way over the past year.

Cori has been an avid fundraiser and is a saavy Real Estate agent who assisted not only with The Secret Garden but with the holiday program, raising funds for the Playground Project, helping connect Oak Grove with others in her role as an Ambassador and most of all to make an impact on the youth at Oak Grove through special projects and celebrations. 

2023 Ambassadors

Julie Ngo, State Farm Insurance, Chair

Heather Benton, Attorney & Oak Grove Alumni

Heidi Bowser, Bowser Real Estate

Darcy Burke, Watermark Associates & President, EVMWD

Cori Carey, Drive Real Estate

John Jonker, Meridian Payroll Group

Chef Rosie O'Connor, Private Chef and Speaker

Maggie Boylston, Law Offices of Charles P. Boylston

Monique Payan, US Bank

Matthew Ralls, Insurance

Midori Ramsey, Century 21

Jennifer Sinclair, United Medical Fitness

Jennifer Smith, SRCAR

Jackie Steed, Realtor

Susan Wells, Philanthropist

Judy Zulfiqar, Watermark Associates

Oak Grove Named Emerald Charitable Organization of 2022

Serving more than 1,000 children, teens and families each year, Oak Grove Center has been a staple in the Temecula Valley for more than 30 years. We were honored to be recognized along so many strong and impactful organizations and truly humbled by being named the 2022 Emerald Charitable Organization of the Year by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for the support!

Thank You Rotary!

Thanks to Sunrise Rotary Club and Noon Rotary Club of Temecula, select Oak Grove Youth were able to attend the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Camp in April. Just for High School Juniors, youth interview for the opportunity and it is an honor to be selected. The Rotary Scholarships allows you to attend a weekend leadership camp. It's a great growth opportunity for the youth while building their confidence. It was an amazing experience. Thank you!

Rock the Oaks

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Two shows featuring more than 20 of the area's hottest artists. Join us for Rock the Oaks at Wilson Creek Winery. Get the best seats in the house with a reserved VIP Table for six complete with wine and food. Select from a 4:30 pm or 7:30 pm show.

SO-CAL CHEF OPEN

Monday, August 14, 2023

Selling out the past two years, the So-Cal Chef Open is back at Peltzer Farms! Enjoy tastes from Southern California Chefs, beer samples, cooking demos and more! Get your tickets now before they are gone.

OAK GROVE GOLF CLASSIC

Friday, August 18, 2023

Save the date for Oak Grove's Annual Golf Classic. Join us for a great day of golf at Temecula Creek Golf Club at Temecula Creek Inn. Great prizes, great food and great golf. More to come!