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Meg’s Volunteering Story
StandUp for Kids - Chicago
Volunteering at StandUp for Kids has been impactful both ways: the young adults get a place torelax and have some fun and I get to learn about their lives and what they do day to day. Iremember the first day I came and ended up talking to a gang member about how ...
Gerardo’s Volunteering Experience
StandUp for Kids - ChicagoVolunteering at Stand Up For Kids has given me the opportunity to give back to the community where I grew up and to help out disadvantaged youth that could have easily been me, if I only had made a couple more poor choices in my young life.
My experience with ...
Making a Difference
How Everyday Empathy Can Help People Experiencing Homelessness
Homelessness is an ever-growing concern in communities across the country. Even as legislators and policy makers push for long-term change, we can all make a real impact locally through simple acts of compassion. By meeting ...
Youth Spotlight
The story of a single mother who has had trouble to find permanent housing for her and her family is one known far too well by many women in Southern California. The Los Angeles Times found that more than 70% of single mothers are rent burdened in California. This unfortunate statistic is one ...