Youth Spotlight: Chris’s Story

At the tender age of 20, Chris found himself caught in the tumultuous whirlwind of life, juggling the pursuit of education at Santa Ana College with the relentless battle for stable housing. With his younger brother by his side, they faced the daunting task of...

Donor Spotlight: Carolyn Zainer

Designing Better Outcomes: A Spotlight on Carolyn Zainer, Caz Designs Inc. In the realm of philanthropy, there are individuals who go above and beyond to make a lasting impact on the lives of others. Carolyn Zainer, a gracious donor, gala co-chair and advisory board...

Meet Alexis

At this year’s Gala, attendees were captivated by the inspiring story shared by Alexis, a young woman who, with the support of StandUp for Kids, navigated the challenges of housing uncertainty to create a brighter future for herself and her four-year-old daughter....

One-on-One with Maggie McWhorter

via Lisa Deaderick at the The San Diego Union-Tribune Maggie McWhorter, Executive Director of the Oceanside outreach and drop-in center of StandUp For Kids, a national nonprofit to help homeless youths. (Eduardo Contreras / San Diego Union-Tribune) When...

Meet Carol Brady

We wanted to take a moment to highlight a very special donor.     Carol has been a long time supporter of the Oceanside chapter of StandUp For Kids.  She is an advocate and avid donor.  She shines a constant spotlight on our program and the plight...

For The Sender

For The Sender is a book and album written by songwriter Alex Woodard and Grammy-Award winning, platinum-selling artists about real-life letters.StandUp For Kids will receive 50% of net proceeds of book sales. Get your book today at forthesender.com!