Fatherlessness is proven to be a root cause of so many societal struggles. From abuse and neglect to physical, emotional, mental and spiritual decline, when a father is absent from a child’s life, the child’s ability to achieve his or her God-given potential declines big-time.

Our speaker at the April Christian Business Network luncheon (Thursday, April 11 at the beautiful Ahern Hotel), Donald Verleur, has been at the forefront for nearly 30 years of helping children and families overcome the cycle of abuse as CEO and President of Olive Crest. He will speak to both the solutions to abuse and neglect (April is National Child Abuse Prevention month) as well as what the business and Christian community in Las Vegas can do to help fatherless families.

Under Donald’s leadership, Olive Crest has expanded to three states (including right here in Las Vegas), operating 12 offices in eight counties and serving more than 5,000 kids every day through diversified programs. Olive Crest, which was founded more than a half century ago, is the recognized leader in the prevention of child abuse and meeting the individual needs of kids in crisis by providing safe homes, counseling and education for both youth and parents.

Since 2008, Olive Crest has partnered with other nonprofit agencies in establishing a national child abuse prevention network. More than 25,000 children have been diverted from the child welfare system with a 95 percent reunification rate.

Donald and his wife, Hillary, have three sons. They have been a Host Family to many children who have found a safe refuge in the Verleur home, and they also lead a care ministry that supports families.

As always, a delicious plated lunch is only $32, and we ask that you get your RSVP in early by registering and paying using the link below or at nevadacbn.com. Please note that after Tuesday, April 9, the price will increase to $37.

We thank you for your support of CBN and look forward to seeing you on Thursday, April 11 from 11:45a-1p at the Ahern to hear Donald Verleur !