STANDUP FOR KIDS
Silent Art Auction

You can make a lot of noise at this silent auction designed to support homeless youth in our area. By making a tax deductible donation of artwork you’ll have a chance to showcase your work to a large cross section of the "who’s who" crowd in the DC area, network with other art professionals and of course, serve such a worthy cause. If you’re interested, please RSVP for our information session being held on Friday, July 24th, 6:30 p.m. at 888 16th St. NW Washington, DC

RSVP: WashDC@standupforkids.org

Download the flyer by clicking here.

Volunteer Orientation

STANDUP FOR KIDS - DC periodically holds volunteer orientation. Check back for dates, times and locations. Contact Shital Shah at WashDC@standupforkids.org for more information.

Pictures from our Program

What Is "Basic Training"?

All new volunteers are required to attend 6 hours of “Basic Training.” This training series focuses on the following topics:

• Volunteer Bonding
• Who Are We? Who Are They?
• Discussion of 4 articles regarding child development issues

Each session lasts approximately 2 hours, and you must attend all sessions in order to be qualified to volunteer for STANDUP FOR KIDS. Normally, in Washington D.C. our training sessions are offered either on two consecutive Saturdays (4 hours on day, and 2 hours the next), or on three consecutive weekday evenings. Please check our calendar for the start dates of our next Basic Training.

Our training is designed to be interesting, interactive, and informative. You will gain a deeper understanding of the history and mission of STANDUP FOR KIDS (both on a national and local level), and a more complete awareness of the problem of homeless youth and the realities of street life. Volunteers participate in a variety of exercises that foster bonds between our volunteers, and also help them gain practical insight into what it might be like to do street outreach.

Fall, 2008 Update

Welcome to the Washington, DC program of STANDUP FOR KIDS! Our program was organized in July of 2008 and has rapidly moved to recruit and train new volunteers, establish weekly street outreach in the District and begin collaboration with community partners working locally on issues of youth and homelessness. Click here to read more.

The Search is on. Volunteers NEEDED!
STANDUP FOR KIDS is an all volunteer program, so for us to be there for our homeless kids, we need your help! If you or someone you know is interested in getting involved e-mail us:

WashDC@standupforkids.org

PO Box 2130
Washington D.C. 20013-9998