This February, during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, we are focusing on a cycle that often stays hidden in the shadows: dating abuse. The statistics are a sobering reminder of why our work is so critical. 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from a dating partner before they become adults.

This past week, our Student Care Team was incredibly busy moving several students into their new "nests," a process that, as anyone who has moved knows, can be quite challenging!

Looking for an easy (and delicious) way to support at-risk and homeless youth in our community? Skip the cooking on Saturday, February 21st, and join us for a fundraiser at Chipotle!

A recent milestone at Robyne’s Nest highlights what is possible when student determination meets community support. One of our students recently bought her first car after months of saving and planning. She did not have to navigate the process on her own.

Character isn’t a buzzword for our students, it’s a skill they’re building. This Life Skills session with the Travis Manion Foundation’s Character Does Matter program helped students name their strengths and see how character shapes their future.

On a recent January evening, the tables at Robyne’s Nest were covered in magazines, glue sticks, and colorful cut-outs. Students leaned over their projects, carefully arranging images of books, beaches, kitchens, far‑off cities, and bold words like hope and new year.

Meet Amanda, whose academic excellence and deep care for teens are helping drive Robyne’s Nest’s mission forward.

Our Life Skills students recently celebrated the season with a hands-on cookie-decorating activity, complete with classic holiday films like Frosty the Snowman and A Christmas Carol playing in the background.

Recently, our Life Skills class welcomed Taylor Kourkos, a Sound and Communications Electrician with IBEW Local 11, for an information session on careers in trade work and union membership.

This season, members of the NCL Pacific Coast Chapter assembled and delivered more than 150 hygiene kits for students supported by Robyne’s Nest. Packed into the back of an SUV, these bags are headed to youth who are facing homelessness or housing insecurity.

We are so grateful for our incredible Adopt-A-Student donors! Because of your generosity—through gift cards, Amazon wishlists, and full student adoptions—our youth felt seen, cared for, and truly celebrated this year.

Our students gathered for our annual Holiday Party, and the energy was pure joy. From a special visit from Santa himself to the excitement of our gift exchange, it was a night filled with laughter, belonging, and holiday cheer. 🎅🎁