"The generosity and kindness
demonstrated by the employees at Argent Mortgage further enable Olive
Crest to offer the love, shelter, and care that at-risk youth so
desperately need," said Verleur."
For over 31 years, Olive Crest Homes + Services for Abused
Children has been a leader in providing care for abused, abandoned and
severely neglected children . For
information call 1-800-550-CHILD (2445) or visit www. HARRISBURG, Pa.D.
Parents Anonymous will also unveil a new brochure on parenting when
domestic violence is an issue. of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
$150,000

Institute for Safe Families Inc.
$150,000

Joseph S. Richman today announced that nearly $1.8 million will be used over the
course of thd year by 13 community organizations in 13 counties for the
prevention of child abuse and neglect through the Children's Trust Fund grant
program.

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Argent Mortgage Company Employees Unite to Create Better Lives for Olive Crest Youth; Donation Provides Hope and Healing for Abused Children

Olive Crest's outreach serves the
states of California, Nevada and the Pacific Northwest.olivecrest., Argent Mortgage Company is a
leading national mortgage lender.

Rendell Administration Designates April as Child Abuse Prevention Month; April 4 Breakfast to Focus on `Domestic Violence and the Connection to Child Abuse'

Richman said that the best way to protect children from physical,
mental and sexual abuse is to nurture and support them as they face the many
challenges of life.
"Each year many children in the Commonwealth suffer from abuse and
neglect, permanently disabling and psychologically affecting them," Secretary
Richman said.
The theme of this year's breakfast is "Domestic Violence and the
Connection to Child Abuse., psychiatrist and author of "Creating Sanctuary: Toward the Evolution of
Sane Societies. Blue ribbon pins and blue ribbon car magnets
stating: "Building Strong Family Ties," will also be distributed.
For more information on child abuse prevention visit
http: //www.dpw. 31, 2007., Public Welfare Secretary Estelle
B.

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About Argent Mortgage Company

With headquarters in Irvine, Calif. For more
information about Argent Mortgage or to locate an independent mortgage
broker near you, visit the company's Web site at www. Grant recipients are listed below.
In Pennsylvania, more than 23,000 reports of suspected child abuse were
made in 2004, with more than 4,000 of the reports substantiated.

Cumberland County
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
$150,000

Columbia County
Columbia County Commissioners
$87,500

Erie County
SafeNet - A Domestic Violence Safety Network
$96,922

Indiana County
ARIN Intermediate Unit #28
$112,954

McKean County
The Guidance Center
$150,000

Mifflin County
Mifflin County Children and Youth Services/Communities That Care
$150,000

Philadelphia County
Philadelphia Society for Services to Children
$150,000

Girls Inc ./Salisbury Area Family Center
$150,000

Washington County
Community Action Southwest
$150,000

Wyoming County
Wyoming County Human Services
$150,000

CONTACT: Schenley Kent, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare,
+1-717-787 -4592. Grants Will Help Provide Valuable Services to Children and Families

HARRISBURG , Pa.

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The donation was presented to Donald Verleur, CEO of Olive
Crest. Olive Crest is dedicated to Preventing
child abuse, to Treating and Educating at-risk children and to
Preserving the family ."(R)
Olive Crest continues to promote the safety and wellness of
children and families through an array of innovative programs
including specialized education, foster and adoption, family
preservation , and residential homes. "Child Abuse Prevention Month reminds us that it is imperative
to nurture our children if we are to improve the quality of life in our
society. The breakfast will be held from 8:30 a. and is being co-sponsored by Pennsylvania Children's Trust Fund,
Pennsylvania Children and Youth Administrators Association, Pennsylvania
Coalition Against Domestic Violence and DPW. Peters Institute
$150,000

Somerset County
Tableland Services, Inc.
Over the next three years, grantees will be using the funds to establish
or further child abuse education and prevention efforts, provide family
support and pasenting programs along with efforts that involve children,
educators, parents and the community in the prevention of violence against
children .state.

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argentloans. Bloom,
M. "Through our partnerships with community
organizations, we're furthering our commitment to providing every Pennsylvania
child with the opportunity to grow up safe and healthy .dpw.

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Argent Executive Vice President of Operations Jeff Gillis
commented on the donation saying: "We are pleased to once again make a
donation to Olive Crest, and it makes me proud to know that the
majority of this year's donation was raised by individual Argent
employees. This wonderful organization has greatly enhanced the lives
of hundreds of children who have been abused, abandoned and neglected,
and provides a way for Argent and its employees to give back to the
communities we serve. "We cannot thank them enough for
their support of the kids.., In recognition of April as Child
Abuse Prevention Month in Pennsylvania, Department of Public Welfare Secretary
Estelle B." Karen Maddocks, from Berks County, will speak on behalf of
parents. Last year,
44 children died as a result of abuse or neglect.pa.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a list by county of the Children's Trust
Fund mini-grant recipients.

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The Children's Trust Fund , administered by the Department of Public
Welfare (DPW), offers grants to develop community-based prevention programs
that implement a wide range of strategies designed to assist families and
individuals in preventing child abuse and neglect.pa.

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Insuring the safety of children helps to insure the future for us
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DPW, which oversees the Children's Trust Fund, is funding 13 new
mini-grants intended to develop new and innovative child abuse and neglect
prevention programs .

PA Awards Grants to Community Organizations Working to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect

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SANTA ANA, Calif. The company works exclusively with
independent mortgage brokers and bankers across the country through
loan processing centers in California, Illinois and New York.state.
"We are proud to recognize the efforts of 13 community partners by
offering them grant monies to continue improving the lives of children and
their families ," Richman said.
For more information on the Children's Trust Fund or grant opportunities,
call (800) 833-5196 or visit http://www.

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year, Argent Mortgage Company and its employees made a significant
financial contribution to Olive Crest, a not-for-profit organization
that provides care for abused, abandoned, and neglected children. In
2004, the majority of the funds were raised by individual Argent
Associates."
In appreciation of its continued commitment to children in crisis ,
Olive Crest honored Argent Mortgage with an award presented by Orange
County Sheriff Michael Carona at Olive Crest's annual Black + White
Ball at the Hyatt Regency Irvine."
On April 4 , Parents Anonymous of Pennsylvania will observe Child Abuse
Prevention Month by holding its annual Blue Ribbon Breakfast at the Hilton
Harrisburg and Towers.m.m." The keynote speaker will be Sandra L. Funding is specifically aimed at programs that focus on
preventing abuse before it occurs.
To report suspected child abuse, call ChildLine toll free, anytime, at
1-800-932-0313.us, keyword Office of Children, Youth and Families. Each grantee is receiving the funds over a
three-year grant period running through Oct.us .

CONTACT: Stacey Ward
717-787-4592

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