TEXAS HAS THE HIGHEST RATE OF HOMELESS YOUTH IN THE UNITED STATES
1.3 million youth live on the streets
13 homeless youth die on the streets everyday
1 out of 4 homeless people is a youth
63% of runaway and homeless youth are never reported or sought after by guardians
22% to 44% of homeless youth parents abuse drugs or alcohol, leading to domestic violence and conflicts
Houston and Dallas volunteers during training by Rick Koca
Melissa conducting training
Heather & Slava promoting SUFK- Houston at Pride Parade
Krystal promoting SUFK- Houston at Pride Parade
HOW CAN YOU HELP
HOST A CELLPHONE DRIVE
We hold cell phone drives to collect used cell phones which are recycled. The company that recycles the cell phones gives StandUp For Kids money for all the cell phones we give them to recycle. 100% of the proceeds go to support the mission of StandUp For Kids.
COLLECT WISH LIST ITEMS FOR OUR PROGRAM
By holding a food, hygiene, and clothing drive, you can help provide us with the items which we deliver to homeless and street kids.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
We are in need of volunteers. Without volunteers we cannot meet our mission of helping kids. StandUp For Kids - Houston program is solely supported by volunteers and donations. Whether you can donate 1 hour or 10 hours we need you. If you would like to find out more about volunteering, email Houston@standupforkids.org
START A DON'T RUN AWAY PROGRAM
The Don't Run Away Program is a program that educates students from third to eighth grade on resources, options, who to talk to and how to remove themselves from abusive situations. Ultimately, the goal of the program is to deter kids from street life and to show them that there is someone out there that cares about them. It shows them the way to a safe and healthy living environment; free from undeserved abuse.
The Don't Run Away Program starts with StandUp For Kids volunteers or members from high schools/colleges making presentations to junior high and elementary school classrooms. Volunteers will be trained to speak to classes and will educate the kids on the dangers of running away. Through this presentation, students see how life on the streets is not the right choice and that there are other options to removing themselves from abusive situations. In addition to making presentations, program volunteers will also organize food, clothes and blanket drives as well as other much needed items to benefit StandUp For Kids. If you would like to start a Don't Run Away Program at your school please contact us at Houston@standupforkids.org
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Search is on. Volunteers NEEDED!
We are actively seeking volunteers to help us cover more Houston neighborhoods on Outreach so that we can reach more kids. If you would like to volunteer as a Street Outreach Counselor or in any other capacity, please click on the link to the left or email Houston@standupforkids.org.
Houston@standupforkids.org
