STANDUP FOR KIDS - Worcester

Celebrate with StandUp for Kids:
Worcester Chapter Becomes Official

We are proud to announce that StandUp for Kids Worcester will be officially inducted as a chapter of StandUp for Kids on Saturday, August 23rd.

StandUp for Kids is committed to helping homeless and at-risk kids. The Worcester chapter has come a long way in one year. We’ve recruited a dedicated team of volunteers. We spent months researching and compiling a resource list for homeless and at-risk kids, from food pantries to local help lines. In April 2008, we put our mission into action by outreaching to homeless and at-risk kids and continue to do this every Tuesday night on the Downtown Common.

Our achievements have been possible because of the support of so many organizations and individuals within the Worcester community. You’ve spread the word. You’ve donated clothes, food, and money. And now we want to thank you for helping us along the way.

Let’s Celebrate!

Please join us to celebrate our current achievement and our future service to homeless and at-risk kids:

Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 7:00 PM
Wesley United Methodist Church
114 Main Street, Worcester, MA

Meet Rick Koca!

We are honored to have Rick Koca, Found of StandUp for Kids, present on August 23rd to celebrate this huge milestone for the organization. Meet the man who started it all.

Take Part in the Festivities

The night will start off with an informational presentation about the organization, followed by Dessert and Conversation. This is your opportunity to meet and talk with Rick and the volunteers of the Worcester chapter. Not only do you get to find out about us, but we get to hear the voices of Worcester. We can’t wait to meet you!

We encourage you to RSVP to Worcester@standupforkids.org or (845) 216-5578 for planning purposes.

FIND US ON FACEBOOK!

Check out our Facebook group to connect with Stand Up for Kids – Worcester volunteers and other like-minded individuals. Not a member of Facebook? It’s free to join at http://www.facebook.com. Once you are signed up, you can find us at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10114422519.

Shaw’s Fundraiser: Every Receipt Counts!

Do you shop at Shaw’s Market? You can help us raise money by contributing your Shaw’s Receipts to the organization. Every receipt counts, whether you have one receipt or a whole year’s worth. Receipts can be dated as far back as January 30th, 2007. StandUp for Kids will be given 1% of all of the sales on these receipts. Please send receipts to StandUp for Kids, PO Box 60372, Worcester, MA, 01606.

May 4, 2008. On Sunday, May 4th, the Worcester group celebrated the Turn Purple campaign. All decked out in purple shirts and face paint, the volunteers held posters and handed out fliers at two areas in the city: Park Avenue/Highland Street and Foster Street (outside the DCU Center). We would like to thank the Worcester community for their support and donations. Stay tuned for more SUFK events.

April 14, 2008. StandUp for Kids began Outreach in the Worcester Commons on April 14th. The group will provide on-the-street outreach every Tuesday evening. What is Outreach? Volunteers go to the streets in groups of four to six people "to find, stabilize and assist homeless and street kids" (http://www.standupforkids.org/FAQs.html).