News from the Nest
HB Host Lions Crabfest - Student Volunteerism
This past Saturday, Robyne and a few students helped the Huntington Beach Host Lions set up for their annual Crabfest at the HB Senior Center.
Scholarships Available - Due April 15, 2024
Robyne’s Nest has scholarships available for our local seniors graduating from high school in the Huntington Beach or Newport-Mesa districts.
Volunteer With Us!
National Volunteer Month is both a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of volunteers, and it is an opportunity to join the impact of volunteerism.
Robyne’s Nest is 9 Today!
Today is the day 9 years ago Robyne’s Nest became a CA corporation!
Student Game Night
Last week our students had a fun night of playing games and spending time getting to know each other better!
Congratulations Robyne Wood, Executive Director
Congratulations to our executive director, Robyne Wood, on being recognized last night as a 2024 Woman of Distinction by the State of California Senate!
Thank You NCL Newport Chapter
A huge THANK YOU to the National Charity League-Newport Chapter for their help with our Spring Break Food Drive!
Human Trafficking and Homeless Youth
Robyne's Nest was privileged to have the opportunity for our volunteer Dan Hendrich to recently conduct a class on human trafficking at Valley Vista High School.
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: