
News from the Nest
New Director of Student Services
Our very own Nicole Trani is now Director of Student Services! 💚
For 3 years, she’s been:
✨ Leading student programs
✨ Streamlining how we support students
✨ Building an amazing student care team
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!
Welcome Michael Mulroy
We are honored to welcome Michael Mulroy to the Robyne’s Nest Board of Directors. With an extensive background in biotechnology, corporate leadership, and nonprofit service, Mr. Mulroy brings a wealth of experience and insight to our mission of supporting at-risk and homeless youth in Orange County.
Robyne's Nest in the 2025 HB 4th of July Parade
We were thrilled to see Robyne Wood, founder of Robyne’s Nest, featured in the Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade—as seen on ABC7 News!
Lemonade Stand Sweetness
Kapri Kelley, granddaughter of our wonderful volunteers Lori & Pete Brunner, set up a lemonade stand this summer—and chose to donate part of her proceeds to Robyne’s Nest!