News from the Nest
National Volunteer Month
National Volunteer Month is a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of volunteers, and an opportunity to join the impact of volunteerism.
Thank You Jill Cram & Linda Kannow!
Our Robyne’s Nest students enjoyed wonderful Easter baskets filled with special treats!
Thank You Spring Break Food Drive Assemblies & Deliveries!
A huge thank you to all of our volunteers who assembled and delivered food bags this week!
Fireside Chat - Setting Boundaries & Overcoming Unhealthy Relationships
In our Fireside Chat last week, instructor Peggy emphasized the importance of setting boundaries and preserving one's well-being for relationships in all aspects of life.
Thank You Community Food Drives!
Robyne’s Nest is so grateful to our community for their support of our Spring Break Food Drive for our local food insecure students!
Life Skills - Time Management
Last week our Robyne’s Nest Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator, Breana Vanini instructed our students about how to manage tasks and overcome distractions.
Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award - Robyne Wood
Executive Director, Robyne Wood, received the award 'Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award' March 12th.
Solutions Provider - Students’ Beds
Solutions Provider! That's what we are at Robyne's Nest when it comes to taking care of student needs.
Lululemon 10K Bag Assembly
Our volunteers and staff worked organizing supplies and assembling OVER 7500 post race bags at Don’s local Ecology Tire, Inc. location, in partnership and support with Don and Lululemon!
Student Health - Vision Screening & Prescription Eyewear
Thank you to ECN Purpose: Dr. Jacqueline Vu & Team for providing our students with free vision screening, and Pacific Optometry Group’s Dr. Dr. Mellissa Zhao and her optometric assistant for their prescription eyewear!
Life Skills - Positive Relationships
Our students who are homeless, or come from very adverse living environments with little or no parental support generally have no role models or frame of reference for healthy relationships.
Fireside Chat - Life After Robyne’s Nest
In our recent Fireside Chat, our Yvette Aguayo engaged students with strategies and tips on how to Soar after Robyne’s Nest:
Candid. Platinum Seal of Transparency 2024
Robyne’s Nest is excited to announce we have earned the 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency with @CandidDotOrg!
Read Across America / Dr. Seuss Day
Read Across America Day, also recognized as Dr. Seuss Day is an annual event that promotes the joy of reading. Many of our Robyne’s Nest at-risk and homeless students are severely deficient in reading literacy.
Thank You The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints!
Thank you to our Community Partners Janine Johnson and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for again donating food supplies during their food distribution!
Life Skills - Student Driver’s Education Prep
In our recent Life Skills class, instructor Janet Anderson taught our students important vocabulary, study strategies and test taking skills to prepare them for success in taking the driver’s education test.
Volunteer Appreciation - Silky Sullivan’s Tacos & Trivia Night
Shaughn Hamman and Lisa Farmer, two of our incredible core team volunteers, hosted a Robyne’s Nest Volunteer Appreciation event at Silky Sullivan’s Tacos & Trivia Night.
Welcome Brystin Davy Assistant Executive Director
Robyne’s Nest is excited to welcome our new Assistant Director, Brystin Davy! Brystin brings a multitude of skills and a diverse background to Robyne's Nest, and is diving head first into the Operations of the organization as well as the Volunteer Management, Events and our social enterprise, Threadz.
Fireside Chats - Tattoo Artist Hek Valdez
Hector “Hek” Valdez is a talented, local tattoo artist in Huntington Beach. Hek recently spoke to our students about what it takes to become a tattoo artist, the good, the bad and everything in between.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
During Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM), the focus is to break the cycle of violence by providing support and services to victims, their families and their communities.