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DPR FOUNDATION STANDS UP FOR KIDS WITH $40,000 DONATION
Funds to Benefit San Diego and Oceanside Chapters of Non-Profit
StandUp for Kids to Help Homeless and At-Risk Youth
(SAN DIEGO) - The DPR Foundation, the charitable arm of DPR Construction (DPR), recently gave a $40,000 gift to StandUp For Kids, a non-profit organization that provides assistance to homeless and at-risk youth throughout San Diego County.
"We are proud to support StandUp For Kids and their great work in our community," said Jay Leopold, regional manager of DPR San Diego. "What is unique about this partnership is that every DPR team member in our office had a voice in the charity selection process. Our hope is to build a lasting relationship with StandUp For Kids and the children it serves with this donation and volunteer opportunities."
StandUp For Kids operates two outreach centers in San Diego County located in downtown San Diego and Oceanside. These centers provide homeless children a safe environment and a wide range of services such as food, clothing, hygiene products, educational assistance, counseling and job referrals. Additionally, the non-profit offers assistance to youth through street outreaches and educational programs in elementary and middle school classrooms. Through presentations, StandUp for Kids helps to educate at-risk children about the resources, options and alternatives to running away from home.
"We’d like to thank DPR for this generous gift that will help us reach out and offer encouragement to kids in need throughout San Diego County," said Terilyn Burg, Executive Director of StandUp For Kids - San Diego.
About DPR Construction
DPR Construction, named by FORTUNE as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For," is a forward-thinking national general contractor and construction manager specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects. A privately held, employee-owned company, DPR has grown to more than $1 billion in annual revenue, making it one of the largest general contractors in the nation. Locally, DPR is a perennial Top 5 general contractor with annual revenue averaging over $200 million. DPR’s San Diego office is located at 5010 Shoreham Place. For more information about DPR, visit www.dpr.com.
About DPR Foundation
The DPR Foundation (www.dprfoundation.org) is a 501 (c)(3) organization focused on helping socio-economically disadvantaged children, grades K-12, within the communities in which DPR has established operations. In three years, the DPR Foundation has awarded a total of $895,000 to 13 supported organizations across the country.
MBWC Sock Hop Benefit
Mission Beach Woman's Club (MBWC) were excited to raise money for StandUp For Kids - San Diego with a Sock Hop Benefit and Kickoff to the MBWC year. Eighty-six guests and members attended and the benefit raised $800 and donated a large box of clean socks for San Diego homeless kids. The group held a hula-hoop contest, danced to oldies and wore costumes. They even had a Soda Shoppe when guests needed a break from doing the hand-jive!
Jeannie Mershon, 
President of MBWC, said, "We are so proud of the work you and your team are doing to help homeless kids! We are grateful for any opportunity we have to send donations your way. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!"
Thank you MBWC for supporting StandUp For Kids - San Diego!!
Executive Director Teri Burg wins 2010 Ruby Award
StandUp For Kids would like to congratulate Teri Burg, Executive Director of StandUp For Kids - San Diego, for receiving a 2010 Ruby Award! Click here to read the press release.
Congratulations Teri!!!
If you’d like to help us, please click here and fill out the volunteer application. We’ll be in touch with you.
http://www.standupforkids.org/volunteer/volunteer-sign-up.aspx
If you’ve already filled out a volunteer application and want to get involved, please email our program at the email address at the bottom of the page and we’ll get back to you.
Thank you for your interest in helping the homeless and street kids, and at risk youth in our community.
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