03/29/2025
Mission Statement
At The Olive Branch Fund, our mission is to extend the gift of peace, wholeness, and grace to adoptive families by offering financial support through the adoption journey. Rooted in faith and inspired by the truth that God lovingly adopts us into His family, we believe that when families are made whole, a peace that surpasses all understanding follows. As an extension of Olive + Oak Realty, this fund is our way of reaching beyond business—into the heart of our community—with love, purpose, and hope.
Our Story
In November of 2012, Tara Still heard from the Lord during a quiet moment of prayer. God whispered a promise to her heart—that she would have a baby by Christmas. With faith that didn’t require full understanding, she began to pray and invited a few trusted friends to join her in seeking God's way and will.
A few months later, that quiet promise stirred into motion. A beautiful friend reached out with news of a child—one she wholeheartedly believed was meant for Joey and Tara. That child was Eli. The Still family traveled to Florida and brought their son home just as God had said.
Now, more than 11 years later, Joey and Tara Still are turning their story into a source of hope, love, and support for other families navigating the same calling. The journey to adoption is rarely easy. It’s filled with twists and turns—personal, financial, and deeply spiritual. But it is also full of grace. Through The Olive Branch Fund, the Still family offers a light in the darkness and a hand to hold for families walking the same path they once walked.
Core Values
1. Faith-Led Purpose
We believe adoption is a divine calling and that each child is lovingly planned by God to be part of a family. Our work is grounded in the truth of Ephesians 1:5—that God has predestined us to be His children through Christ—and we strive to reflect that love in everything we do.
2. Peace Through Wholeness
Just as the olive branch symbolizes peace, we seek to bring peace into the lives of adoptive families. By helping ease the financial burden of adoption, we pray that families experience the joy and serenity that comes from being whole.
3. Generosity in Action
We are committed to giving back. The Olive Branch Fund is a tangible expression of our belief that true success is measured by how we uplift others—especially those walking the path of adoption.
4. Community Rooted
As a local business, Olive + Oak is built on the relationships we form with our neighbors. The Olive Branch Fund is our promise to serve not just as realtors, but as friends, advocates, and a source of support to those called to grow their families through adoption.
5. Integrity and Compassion
We walk alongside families with honesty, transparency, and heartfelt care. Whether it’s through real estate or philanthropy, our work is grounded in doing what is right, and doing it with love.
6. The Gift of Life and Peace
There is no greater gift than life—and no greater blessing than peace. We are honored to play a small role in bringing these sacred gifts to families who are building something beautiful, one child at a time.
