
News from the Nest
Important News from Our Board of Directors
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am honored to share important news regarding the leadership of Robyne’s Nest. It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome Natalie Moser as our incoming Executive Director. Natalie brings great experience and a deep commitment to advancing our mission. The Board is confident that her leadership will build upon past successes while guiding us into a future of continued growth and innovation.
Life Skills - Budgeting, Credit, and Investing
Budgeting is more than numbers—it’s a step toward self-sufficiency and breaking cycles that impact financial health. We’re so grateful for community partners like Amy who pour into our students with knowledge that lasts a lifetime.
Youth Camping San Diego
Our teens wrapped up the summer with an unforgettable two-night adventure—paddle boating and kayaking, jumping off the dock into the bay, and of course roasting s’mores by the campfire. 🔥✨
Life Skills - Project SHIELD
We’re excited to share our collaboration with Project Shield! 💙 A huge thank you to founder & CEO Sandy Pendleton-Dorton for presenting an important lesson on preventing trafficking and social media safety to our Robyne’s Nest students.
Life Skills - Respect Others
Our youth recently participated in a Life Skills class on mindfulness and respect for others, thanks to our amazing partners at UCI CYFER (Centering Youth & Families for Empowerment and Resilience) Lab.
Thank You to the Kupferstein Family Foundation
A HUGE thank you to the Kupferstein Family Foundation for their generous donation that allowed Robyne’s Nest to purchase a vehicle dedicated to transporting our students!
Starbucks Neighborhood Grants Winner!
We’re thrilled to share that Robyne’s Nest has been selected for a Starbucks Foundation Neighborhood Grant, thanks to the heartfelt nomination from Kathleen McCollum, store manager of our local Starbucks at Springdale & Warner in Huntington Beach.
Shop for a Cause @ J.Crew
Join us this Saturday, August 16th, at J.Crew South Coast Plaza for an afternoon of fashion, fun, and giving back! 🛍️✨
Cymbals for Change - Brandon & The Offspring
We are beyond excited to share that Brandon Pertzborn — drummer for the legendary Huntington Beach band The Offspring — has chosen to give back to his HB community in a BIG way! 💙
Thank You, NuVision Credit Union
In July, Nuvision Credit Union hosted an incredible month-long Back-to-School Drive, collecting everything from brand-new socks and shoes to cozy hoodies. Thanks to their generosity—and yours—local high school students will start the year not only prepared, but feeling confident, cared for, and supported.
Robyne’s Nest Featured in the LA Times/Daily Pilot
We are incredibly honored to be featured in the LA Times / Daily Pilot! A heartfelt thank-you to Matt Szabo for taking the time to share our story and shine a light on the work we do to support at-risk and homeless youth in our community.
Happy Retirement Elliot!
We are thrilled to celebrate our amazing Robyne’s Nest board member, Elliot Skolnick, on his well-deserved retirement!