News from the Nest
Our Student House has a Name
Our student house now has its name! Thank you to Penny Nichols for submitting the winning title!
Life Skills - Successful Start to the School Year
In our recent Life Skills Class - Successful Start to the School Year, instructor Breana Vanini discussed strategies to refocus on academics after the summer break.
Student Event - Aquarium of the Pacific
Last week, Zaheer Ahmed, a long time Robyne's Nest volunteer organized a wonderful presentation and lunch for our students at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach.
Thank You Fair Trade Real Estate
We are so thankful to the team at Fair Trade Real Estate for their incredible Leave a Legacy donation of $156,000 to our student house expansion and renovation!
Thank You Starbucks
Robyne’s Nest is grateful to be awarded a grant from The Starbucks Foundation Neighborhood Grants.
Thank You Back-to-School Donors and Volunteers
Our sincerest gratitude to our generous community of donors and volunteers who contributed to our Back-to-School supplies drive and event!
Thank You NuVision
Robyne’s Nest extends our heartfelt gratitude to NuVision Credit Union for their ongoing and overwhelming support.
Thank You to The Longboard Restaurant & Pub on Main
Thank you to The Longboard for doing this wonderful giveback event!
Fireside Chat Entrepreneurship - Building a Start-up Business
Our recent Fireside Chat ~ Entrepreneurship & Building a Start-up Business instructor Uday Gupta shared his perspective on building a successful business.
Student Event - OC Zoo Day
At our zoo trip last week, students learned about the zoo’s animal preservation focus, and were able to see many animal species.
Thank You Invesco Real Estate Newport Beach
We are grateful to Invesco Real Estate, and for Kristina and her team for their support of our local at-risk and homeless students!
Student Events-Summer Fun!
Last week our students enjoyed some summer fun…an exciting night at a monster truck rally, and a Duffy boat dinner cruise around Huntington Harbour!
Thank You Matter of Craft Bottle Shop l Tap Room l Scratch Kitchen
A huge THANK YOU to Matter of Craft Bottle Shop l Tap Room l Scratch Kitchen for hosting a Robyne’s Nest Give Back Night!
Thank You Grocery Outlet
We are so thankful for Michael and the Fountain Valley Grocery Outlet Team for their years of continuous support!
Welcome Student Intern Breana Vanini
Robyne’s Nest would like to officially welcome Breana Vanini, our summer intern through August.
Thank You Fountain Valley Community Foundation!
We are truly grateful to the Fountain Valley Community Foundation for the $2,500 grant to our Robyne’s Nest student housing programs.
Student Event - Enjoying the Outdoors!
Last week many of our students completed a beautiful hike through Peter’s Canyon, then enjoyed an evening of food, live music and dancing at the Irvine Regional Park summer concert.
2023 Quarterly Impact Report April - June
Robyne’s Nest is truly grateful for our amazing community! Because of your generosity, during April-June, we were able to provide many essential resources to our students in need:
Teens - Marijuana and Vaping
Research shows homeless adolescents use substances earlier and more often than housed teens. Marijuana has been identified as the drug of choice in this population, and, in addition to traditional e-cigarettes with nicotine, many teens are now vaping marijuana.
Life Skills - Unlocking your Potential &Turning Goals into Growth
Our recent Life Skills class, Unlocking Your Potential - Turning Goals into Growth, focused on setting and accomplishing goals.