StandUp News
March 14 2023
Salons offer free haircuts to homeless young adults
Inside StandUp for Kids and Hair Proud’s A Cut Above initiative. by Eric BergerMarch 09, 2023 (Photo credit: Getty Images) For young adults, a ...
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From seeing the bigger picture to challenging the status quo, women are changing the world
For Women's History Month, StandUp For Kids is putting the spotlight on Maya Moore, Deja Foxx, Jeannette Rankin and Jacki McKinney. Did you know ...
Read MoreFebruary 15 2023
Building Bonds That Last – Justine & Brittany, 15 Years Later
StandUp for Kids - Orange County [pictured left to right: Brittany and Justine] Looking back on the last 15 years together, Justine (Executive ...
Read MoreJanuary 31 2023
Meet Sarah
StandUp for Kids - Tucson Sarah Bedor is a passionate young woman determined to make a difference in the Tucson community. She got her ...
Read MoreJanuary 31 2023
Meet Jon
StandUp for Kids - Tucson My name is Jon Smith, I’m a Tucson native that grew up in the Northwest side and graduated from Ironwood Ridge ...
Read MoreJanuary 26 2023
Ensuring Food Security - Lili's Impact
StandUp for Kids - Orange County In August 2022, StandUp for Kids – Orange County received a fantastic addition to our volunteer team, ...
Read MoreJanuary 4 2023
Peter's Experience as a Virtual Mentor
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Meet Peter, one of our incredible mentors at StandUp for Kids. He was introduced to the organization through ...
Read MoreJanuary 4 2023
Meet Francisco: Emergency Shelter to Home Sweet Home
StandUp for Kids - Orange County After being kicked out of the house by his mom in 2021, Francisco (21) left in his car and drove to Las ...
Read MoreNovember 18 2022
Jasmine and Rachel - A Story of Hope, Encouragement, and Bonds
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Jasmine, a young girl from Montevallo, California, moved to Huntington Beach and started attending ...
Read MoreNovember 10 2022
Darshell's story
StandUp for Kids - Orange County I was 15 when I got pregnant with twins. Their father, 21, was very abusive to me and he was cheating. When I ...
Read MoreNovember 10 2022
Isaac's Story
StandUp for Kids - Orange County I left home at the age of 17, looking for a better life than living with my mom and stepfather, who verbally and ...
Read MoreNovember 3 2022
Meet Creg Parks – Long Time Donor and Advocate of StandUp for Kids
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Creg Parks has been a donor at StandUp for Kids for over nine years, and we admire his dedication to our ...
Read MoreOctober 14 2022
Meet Heaven!
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Heaven is one of our current youths here at StandUp for Kids. We recently had the pleasure of hearing from her at ...
Read MoreOctober 12 2022
We Are All Doing This Together!
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley What drives people to be devoted, committed and consistent to show up and have a positive impact on homeless ...
Read MoreOctober 11 2022
Meet Kaitlin - One of Orange County's Youth Case Managers
StandUp for Kids - Orange County A California native from Rancho Cucamonga, CA, she attended Cal State Fullerton as a psychology major. ...
Read MoreOctober 11 2022
Gala Recap - We raised over $200,000!
StandUp for Kids - Orange County With an ambitious goal of raising $200,000 at our 5th annual Gala, we exceeded our goal by $3,000, totaling ...
Read MoreSeptember 6 2022
Giving Up Is Never A Choice: Natalee’s Journey Towards Stability
StandUp for Kids - Orange County We’ve all heard the saying “two under 2” is tough. Now imagine three kids, all under the ...
Read MoreSeptember 2 2022
Meet Wes, Tucson's new Director of Fund Development!
StandUp for Kids - Tucson Wes Moulton grew up in rural West Texas. After high school, he attended Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX, ...
Read MoreAugust 25 2022
LoveSac Entrepreneur, Shawn Nelson, Provides Comfort to Newly Housed Youth
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Shawn Nelson, founder of LoveSac, an American furniture retailer generously donated furniture to StandUp for Kids! ...
Read MoreAugust 2 2022
What ‘Back to School’ Means For Youth Experiencing Homelessness
StandUp for Kids - Orange County As we get closer to the end of summer, the air is filled with excitement from the changing season, and the ...
Read MoreJuly 19 2022
Meet Iris: From Couch Surfing to Home Sweet Home
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Meet one of our recently housed youth, Iris! She had been struggling with housing insecurity, couch surfing ...
Read MoreJuly 12 2022
July 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Jason Chon
StandUp for Kids - Orange County At StandUp for Kids, our primary purpose is to serve the homeless and at-risk youth population by addressing ...
Read MoreJuly 7 2022
Wheely Great Car Show - OC's 3rd Annual Car Show Recap
StandUp for Kids - Orange County This past June 18, we hosted our 3rd annual car show sponsored by KIA of Irvine at The Crossing Church. We ...
Read MoreJune 29 2022
LGBTQIA+ Youth Homelessness
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Affects LGBTQIA+Youth’s Potential for an Accepting Successful ...
Read MoreJune 16 2022
May 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Leigh
StandUp for Kids - Orange County StandUp for Kids is not only dedicated to ending the cycle of youth homelessness, but is also committed to helping ...
Read MoreJune 15 2022
48 Minutes of Trash Cleanup
StandUp for Kids - Tucson In April 2022, Tucson Volunteers kicked off the nationwide “48 hours in the street” by helping clean house for ...
Read MoreApril 14 2022
StandUp for Kids Commits to "48 Hours on the Streets" Campaign to Help Homeless Youth
Volunteers across the U.S. to meet homeless youth where they are, while raising awareness of the dangers typically faced in the first two days ...
Read MoreApril 8 2022
Say Hello to StandUp for Kids - Tucson's New Development Director!
StandUp for Kids - Tucson "My name is Megan Merfeld, and I recently moved to Tucson from Iowa. Happy to escape another Midwest winter, ...
Read MoreApril 8 2022
Join Us Virtually on April 27th to Help Them Home! 24 Hours to Raise $40,000
StandUp for Kids - Orange County One Day. $40,000. StandUp for Kids is excited to announce our participation in this year’s Help ...
Read MoreMarch 30 2022
Honey and Her RMTS Experience
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Our Road Map to Success (RMTS) program supports our youth to accomplish their graduation, professional and ...
Read MoreMarch 25 2022
Recognizing 16 Years of Service to StandUp For Kids - Orange County
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Women's history month celebrates the women who continue to create a better world through their sacrifice and ...
Read MoreMarch 21 2022
Fundraising in the 2nd year of the pandemic: Challenges, Surprises and Hopes
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley As the second year of the pandemic is ended, we want to look back at 2021, and reflect on the challenges, ...
Read MoreMarch 16 2022
Meet The New Executive Director of StandUp for Kids - Denver!
StandUp for Kids - Denver Jeremy Albright is Denver native and Economist with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) where ...
Read MoreMarch 15 2022
February 2022 Volunteer of the Month - Nicheryl Knibb
StandUp for Kids - Orange County At StandUp for Kids we value treating our homeless youth in creative ways, facilitating volunteer ...
Read MoreFebruary 24 2022
Meet Andy
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Early Life Now 19 years old, Andy grew up in Santa Ana, where he remembers facing most of his struggles ...
Read MoreDecember 20 2021
Tis The Season To Be Grateful
StandUp for Kids - Orange County This past weekend, our Christmas party was filled with creative ways to celebrate the holidays in a way that ...
Read MoreSeptember 22 2021
September 2021 Supporter Spotlight: Billy Huynh
StandUp for Kids - Orange County When children are young, they dream of being doctors, firefighters, or even astronauts. However, for Billy ...
Read MoreSeptember 22 2021
The Story of Chief
StandUp for Kids - Orange County The past year has been a difficult time filled with its fair share of uncertainties and unease. It is ...
Read MoreSeptember 3 2021
Success Is Where Preparation and Opportunity Meet
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Back in September 2020, we shared how StandUp for Kids, in collaboration with the county of Orange, made a ...
Read MoreAugust 19 2021
Dina and Her Journey
StandUp for Kids - Orange County As Dina approaches the end of her time in high school, she can't help but reflect on a journey that has seen ...
Read MoreAugust 17 2021
August 2021 Supporter Spotlight: Erin Jeon
StandUp for Kids - Orange County The glamorous world of celebrities and social media influencers may seem far from a nonprofit that strives to ...
Read MoreJuly 29 2021
Dylan’s Courageous Journey of Coming Home
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Dylan, a 20-year-old youth in our program, recently spoke at our StandUp for Kids Car Show. His experience in ...
Read MoreJuly 29 2021
July 2021 Supporter Spotlight: Kaaviya Sasikumar
StandUp for Kids - Orange County StandUp for Kids - Orange County is comprised of volunteers, donors, and staff who all dedicate their time to ...
Read MoreJuly 26 2021
Welcoming Heather as DC's New Executive Director
StandUp for Kids - Washington, DC Our Washington, DC program welcomed its new executive director this May. Taking over the reins from the incredible ...
Read MoreJuly 20 2021
Meet The New Executive Director of StandUp for Kids - Twin Cities!
StandUp for Kids - Twin Cities Kanchana Iyer has worked with children and youth in her community since high school. She has volunteered as a ...
Read MoreJuly 15 2021
Remembering Chloe
StandUp for Kids - Orange County “She cared about every single person - especially the people who had it the hardest.” “The ...
Read MoreJuly 13 2021
Natalie’s Journey out of Darkness and into the Light
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Natalie, a current California State University student, is graduating with a degree in Theater and American Studies ...
Read MoreJune 30 2021
Cold Calling to End Youth Homelessness, One Life at a Time
StandUp for Kids - Orange County The term “cold calling” can bring up feelings of annoyance – we’ve all been on the ...
Read MoreJune 25 2021
Beyond Donations - RISA Supporter Spotlight
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Many kids don't grow up knowing anyone involved in STEM or attend a public school that focuses on the ...
Read MoreJune 22 2021
Government Partnerships: A Key to Creating Change for Homeless Youth in Orange County
StandUp for Kids - Orange County The increase in homelessness across the country has quickly turned into a national crisis. As a national ...
Read MoreApril 30 2021
April 2021 Supporter Spotlight: Community Action Partnership of Orange County
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Each month, StandUp for Kids - Orange County likes to shine a spotlight on the work of our volunteers, ...
Read MoreApril 23 2021
The Power of Hugs! The Power of Jeannette!
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Dr. King once stated, “Life's most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for ...
Read MoreApril 15 2021
New Location for Center Services
StandUp for Kids - Worcester StandUp for Kids - Worcester, partnering with the Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center, has opened an ...
Read MoreApril 15 2021
48 Hours + Global Month of Good
StandUp for Kids - Chicago Starbucks celebrates the annual Global Month of Good in the month of April, where they can use their scale to bring ...
Read MoreApril 8 2021
StandUp for Kids’ “48 Hours on the Streets” Campaign Calls the Nation to Action for Homeless Youth
DECATUR, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After a break in 2020 because of COVID-19, StandUp for Kids (StandUp) announced that its 30th annual “48 Hours ...
Read MoreApril 1 2021
The Importance and Challenges of Donation Drives For Homeless Youth During The Pandemic
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Although so many things were different last year, one thing was not... Homeless Youth Need Support! StandUp ...
Read MoreMarch 31 2021
We are Inclusive, Diverse and Welcoming. The Village, a Safe Place for ALL!
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Transgender Day of Visibility (#TDOV) is a day we celebrate transgender and gender nonconforming people among us, ...
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Female Leaders at the Helm as StandUp for Kids Celebrates Women’s History Month
DECATUR, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--StandUp for Kids (StandUp) is proud to celebrate the vital role women play in American history by announcing an ...
Read MoreMarch 18 2021
Looking back at 2020 - A Different Kind of Year
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Over the past 6 years, StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley has faced many challenges in order to support local ...
Read MoreMarch 11 2021
From Couch Surfing & Airbnbs to Stability & Sanctuary - Meeka’s Story
StandUp for Kids - Orange County For 20-year-old Meeka, growing up has been anything but predictable. Adopted as a toddler, her new parents ...
Read MoreMarch 9 2021
Standing Up For San Diego's Homeless Teens
StandUp for Kids - San Diego Trying to fix San Diego's homeless problem during a pandemic and economic uncertainty is a monumental task. There ...
Read MoreMarch 5 2021
International Women’s Day and Supporter Spotlight: Heather Tompkins
StandUp for Kids - Orange County International Women’s Day (March 8th) is about recognizing the achievements, big or small, of women. ...
Read MoreFebruary 23 2021
CBS8: Thousands of San Diego Teens Have Nowhere to Call Home
StandUp for Kids - San Diego "Sadly, the number of homeless teens who are under 18 is also on the rise. Teri Burg, Executive Director ...
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COVID-19 & the Impact on California’s Homeless Youth
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Homeless youth are an already under resourced population & with COVID-19, their ability to pave a path forward ...
Read MoreFebruary 18 2021
A Life Full of Hope
StandUp for Kids - Orange County One persistent stigma surrounding homelessness is the idea that living on the streets results from laziness or ...
Read MoreFebruary 12 2021
February 2021 Supporter Spotlight: Ted Quinn
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Now more than ever, the work of our volunteers, donors, and mentors at Stand Up for Kids - Orange County deserves ...
Read MoreFebruary 10 2021
Eugene Torres: Hero Volunteer
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Hakuna Matata. We all recognize this Swahili phrase, but have you ever met someone who truly embraces & lives ...
Read MoreJanuary 20 2021
January 2021 Supporter Spotlight: Trellis & “The Secret Sauce”
StandUp for Kids - Orange County In every thriving community is a stabilizing force or “secret sauce.” That “secret sauce” ...
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Stepping Into The Light - Jeffrey
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Born in Santa Ana and raised in Anaheim, Jeffrey’s life has been one of struggle – but also ...
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Thank Yous From Kitsap County
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County Kitsap Bank, we celebrate you on your fourth year in serving our community through our chapter. We have no words ...
Read MoreDecember 18 2020
Morgan - A Raging Fire Inside
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Some people have so much character that "lively" doesn't encapsulate their energetic personality. This is true of ...
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Thank You Federal Managers Association Chapter 14
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County What a wonderful event we had on Tuesday, sponsored by Federal Managers Association Chapter 14. These folks are ...
Read MoreNovember 24 2020
Thank you to Firefighters Crossing Borders!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County Today we received an enormous gift from Firefighters Crossing Borders, a non-profit who wanted to ...
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November 2020 Supporter Spotlight: Kim Pennington
StandUp for Kids - Orange County The coronavirus pandemic has altered the American way of life, from social distancing to mask requirements and the ...
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Bonds of Steel – The Story of Isaac
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Isaac is 23 years old and just started his career as a welder a few weeks ago. The job suits him quite well, not ...
Read MoreNovember 6 2020
A Force For Good: Why Walmart and Their Employees Give Back
StandUp for Kids - Orange County StandUp for Kids - Orange County would like to highlight one of our most recent corporate partners, Walmart, and the ...
Read MoreNovember 4 2020
StandUp and Move Finishes as a Major Success
StandUp and Move, a national virtual event that took place from October 8 through 12, 2020, attracted 275 participants, 340 donors, and 8 ...
Read MoreNovember 4 2020
Expanding Our Housing Impact – New Hires Arlene & Stephanny
StandUp for Kids - Orange County In uncertain times like these, StandUp for Kids - Orange County finds it especially important and necessary to ...
Read MoreNovember 3 2020
Debunking Myths About Homeless Youth
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Homelessness among youth populations has been growing in recent years -- but not for the reasons people may think. ...
Read MoreOctober 21 2020
When Worlds Collide
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Living in Orange County can be challenging: from finding affordable housing to buying expensive furniture, it can ...
Read MoreOctober 21 2020
October 2020 Supporter Spotlight: Marta - Reflections of Our Success
StandUp for Kids - Orange County When people look into a mirror, some tend to feel a sense of doubt or focus on their flaws and imperfections. What ...
Read MoreOctober 14 2020
RJ: Only Looking Up
StandUp for Kids - Orange County RJ in his new home RJ was taken from his birth mother and placed into foster care at a young age. Although he was ...
Read MoreSeptember 24 2020
Thank You Fred Meyer!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County Another wonderful food pack out thanks to our local Fred Meyer in Bremerton. We are grateful to Christine, the ...
Read MoreSeptember 23 2020
September 2020 Supporter Spotlight: Valerie - A Ray of Sunshine
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Not all heroes wear capes. A phrase that we have all heard before, but it rings true especially for Valerie. There ...
Read MoreSeptember 23 2020
Art 4 A Cause
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County Amy Burnett, a local artist in here in Kitsap County, decided to assist four non-profits. Our chapter was chosen to ...
Read MoreSeptember 12 2020
Join Our Virtual Run/Walk/Bike Event
The work we do to help homeless youth across the country get back on their feet would not be possible without amazing volunteers and supporters like ...
Read MoreSeptember 11 2020
Coordinated Entry – A New Focus On Our Homeless Youth in Orange County
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Prioritization is a big factor when it comes to placing the homeless population into shelters. The Coordinated Entry ...
Read MoreSeptember 11 2020
Quietly Stepping into the Light - Natzumy
StandUp for Kids - Orange County If someone were to hit shuffle on Natzumy’s music library they’d be equally as likely to land on a ...
Read MoreAugust 27 2020
Thank You NAL's Paint Center!
StandUp for Kids - Worcester A huge thank you NAL's Paint Center in Worcester for the paint and paint supplies to paint our new center ...
Read MoreAugust 27 2020
The Worcester Outreach Center Is Open
StandUp for Kids - Worcester New hours for the center: Wednesday 3 pm – 5 pmSaturday 10 am – 12 noon Center volunteer staff will instruct ...
Read MoreAugust 18 2020
Thank You Paula From State Farm!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County For the first time ever, someone in our community has decided to sponsor StandUp for Kids for a whole year, and we ...
Read MoreAugust 14 2020
August 2020 Supporter Spotlight: Abe Neudorf & Skyline Consultants
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Abe Neudorf is the 25-year-old co-founder of Skyline Consultants. Abe grew up in Rochester, New Hampshire with six ...
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Standing With the Schools In Orange County
StandUp for Kids - Orange County As the new school year approaches, many people have questions on how schools and families are going to react to the ...
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Back To School 2020
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County What a fantastic day! Today we hosted a clothing event for our local youth! It was a big success. A shout out to ...
Read MoreAugust 11 2020
Will You Be A Yes?
StandUp for Kids - Olympia/Thurston County We are volunteers who want to help unsheltered at-risk youth in your community. We are pleading with ...
Read MoreAugust 7 2020
Thank You Macy's!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County A BIG shout out to Macy's Furniture in Silverdale. Through our toughest times, this team at Macy's Furniture said ...
Read MoreAugust 4 2020
Seabreeze Management Company and CEO Isaiah Henry Partners with StandUp for Kids
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Seabreeze visited our Anaheim center and brought dinner to our kids 30 years ago, Seabreeze was created as a ...
Read MoreAugust 3 2020
Thank You Flourish Arbonne Foundation!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County HURRAY!!!!!! Flourish Arbonne Foundation has provided us with a fantastic grant of products to our homeless and ...
Read MoreJuly 29 2020
Rising to the Challenge - Staff Member Xiomara Orozco
StandUp for Kids - Orange County The COVID-19 pandemic is constantly evolving, with cases on the rise. We are surrounded by uncertainty when it comes ...
Read MoreJuly 29 2020
Partner Spotlight: Fairmont Preparatory Academy
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Each day, StandUp for Kids - Orange County strives to make a difference in the lives of homeless and ...
Read MoreJuly 17 2020
Thank You EHL Insurance!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap CountyA special shout out to EHL Insurance in Poulsbo for selecting our chapter as charity of the month. We have received ...
Read MoreJuly 17 2020
The Power of a Helping Hand: Michelle’s Path to Reclaiming Her Life
StandUp for Kids - Orange CountyMichelle looked directly into the camera, smiled, and reflected, “she uplifted my spirit that day”. ...
Read MoreJuly 14 2020
UnitedHealth Group Steps Up in Support of Homeless Youth with StandUp for Kids
StandUp for Kids - Orange County UnitedHealth Group is one of America’s largest health care companies with a mission to help people live ...
Read MoreJuly 13 2020
Seeking a National Development Director
Our national office is currently hiring a Development Director! BASICS Direct Supervision: National Executive Director Supervises: Contract ...
Read MoreJuly 10 2020
July 2020 Supporter Spotlight: Rich Vedas
StandUp for Kids - Orange County StandUp for Kids - Orange County would like to take a step back and spotlight the efforts of its volunteers, ...
Read MoreJuly 3 2020
Partner Spotlight: 449 Recovery
StandUp for Kids - Orange County After winning his battle against substance abuse and getting sober in 2009, Vito Tassone is now the co-founder of ...
Read MoreJuly 2 2020
Partner Spotlight: Moms Against Poverty
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Despite an unexpected and prolonged crisis that has upended so much, StandUp for Kids - Orange County has remained ...
Read MoreJune 30 2020
A Ray of Light in the Dark: The Unfinished Story of Alex
StandUp for Kids - Orange County While his middle school classmates were participating in school sports or learning to play an instrument, Alex was ...
Read MoreJune 24 2020
Celebrate Peace, Love and Respect with Mario
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Mario has been a role model for over 5 years with StandUp for Kids – Silicon Valley. With his love for ...
Read MoreJune 18 2020
Our Statement and Actions for Racial Equity
StandUp for Kids proclaims that Black lives matter and commits to seven action steps. Where we come ...
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June 2020 Supporter Spotlight: Belle Riegg
StandUp for Kids - Orange County In recent months, StandUp for Kids - Orange County has worked to find new and creative ways to continue ...
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90 Days or Less: Kat’s Story
StandUp for Kids - Orange County By Courtney Lopez, Communications Intern From the day that a youth agrees to our program to the day they become ...
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Partner Spotlight: The Crossing Church in Costa Mesa
StandUp for Kids - Orange County During times of crisis there are those who standout. These individuals display a desire to help without expecting ...
Read MoreJune 5 2020
COVID-19 from a College Student Perspective
StandUp for Kids - Orange County We can all agree on one thing right now. These times are strange. Everything has been impacted by COVID-19 and we ...
Read MoreMay 13 2020
Adopting Hope
StandUp for Kids - Olympia/Thurston County Adopt a pet, Adopt a highway, Adopt a child in need, Adopt a homeless youth. They have the same needs, ...
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No Act Of Kindness Is Too Small: Washington Open Elementary School Spreads Kindness
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Last year, in spring 2019 Washington Open Elementary School in Santa Clara held their first Community Service ...
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May 2020 Supporter Spotlight: Jeanine Moss
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Homeless youth are always in crisis. Whether it’s a violent home, neglect and ...
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Looking Back on 30 Years: Andrew
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Andrew is from the Southeast Florida city of Fort Lauderdale and had lived there for the first 15 years of his ...
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Giving Thursday
StandUp for Kids - San Diego The month of May has been designated as a giving month. Tomorrow is our “Giving Thursday”. StandUp for Kids ...
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StandUp for Kids - Orange County Launches "We Deliver" to Serve Needs of its Youth
StandUp for Kids - Orange County The ongoing crisis has left much uncertainty for all and rightfully has been cause for anxiety and worry. This is ...
Read MoreApril 30 2020
The Impact - Volunteering In Silicon Valley
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Today, we would like to highlight one of StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley’s longest participating ...
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Thank You Kia Motors!
StandUp for Kids - Olympia Recently, Kia motors announced that they were donating $1 million to organizations working in youth homelessness, and ...
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A Big Thank You To All of Our Volunteers!
StandUp for Kids - Orange County With the coming arrival of National Volunteer Week, StandUp for Kids would like to take a moment to highlight ...
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COVID-19 Impact Report – College Students in Orange County
StandUp for Kids - Orange County According to statewide data, last year 13% of community college students, 12% of CSU undergraduates, and 4% of ...
Read MoreApril 8 2020
Why I StandUp!
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Meet Kristin Taylor, one of our dedicated, caring volunteers making a difference during these times when our kids ...
Read MoreApril 7 2020
Our Youth Need Our Support. Will You Help?
StandUp for Kids - Thurston County Over the past month, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has risen drastically in Olympia, grocery stores are ...
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April 2020 Supporter Spotlight: Kim Severini
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Kim Severini, originally from the east coast, is a retired executive in sales and marketing in the travel ...
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Hope and Opportunity: The Story of Ernie
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Hope and Opportunity: The Story of Ernie Even amidst trying and unsettling times the mentors ...
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Looking Back on 30 Years: Donny's Story
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Amidst difficult and uncertain times, it’s important to reflect and be grateful for all ...
Read MoreMarch 24 2020
Santa Clara Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Is Helping Local Homeless Youth
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley If you are raising your kids in our public-school system, you probably heard about or even been an active PTA ...
Read MoreMarch 24 2020
Updated Outreach Center Information
StandUp for Kids - Worcester Edit: The Center is now open again.Starting March 17th - Center times are closed. 2 volunteers have been available set ...
Read MoreMarch 19 2020
Volunteer Uses His Sub Shop To Serve Free Lunches During School Closure
Zero's Subs Schools across Virginia will be closed for at least the next two weeks. Because many students get at least one meal at school, many ...
Read MoreMarch 18 2020
A Kitsap Thank You
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County A special shout out to Dana Post, owner of Life Changing Real Estate. Dana’s brokerage house is Keller ...
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March 2020 Supporter Spotlight: Stephanie Schneider
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Each day, at-risk youth throughout various StandUp for Kids chapters are receiving the necessary mentoring ...
Read MoreMarch 11 2020
Angel, Once Homeless but Never Forgotten!
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Angel has been one of our most consistent youth at StandUp for Kids-Silicon Valley. He is incredibly hard working, ...
Read MoreMarch 10 2020
Looking Back on 30 Years: Jennifer's Story
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Like many who have come to StandUp for Kids, Jennifer Aubrey's story is ...
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Our Executive Director Awarded Voluntarism at its Best!
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley The lovely ladies of the Junior League of San Jose awarded our Executive Director, Michele H., with the award ...
Read MoreFebruary 25 2020
Making a Difference! Meet our Volunteer Caroline.
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Our volunteers are a life support for our kids. We cannot do what we do without them. We want you to ...
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February 2020 Donor Spotlight: Shadi Shaffer
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Every day at StandUp for Kids, countless homeless and at-risk youth are taken under our wing. In transitioning ...
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February 2020 Volunteer Spotlight: Ted Lundholm
StandUp for Kids - Orange County StandUp for Kids is a non-profit that relies heavily on volunteers to support the mission to end the cycle of youth ...
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Looking Back on 30 Years: Grover's Story
Throughout the history of StandUp for Kids there exist numerous stories of homeless youth overcoming the barrier to success with the help of guidance ...
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An “Amazing Chance” for New Board Member
StandUp for Kids is pleased to announce the addition of Laura Ann Smith to its volunteer Board of Directors. Laura Ann is a legal executive with ...
Read MoreFebruary 11 2020
Buy or Sell a Home and Support A Kid in Need!
StandUp for Kids - Olympia/Thurston County We so excited to announce this new partnership with Commission for Kids! Commission for Kids is ...
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Looking Back on 30 Years: September 2013 - Opening of the first Anaheim Outreach Center
StandUp for Kids - Orange County This year, StandUp for Kids is celebrating its 30th anniversary. This local non-profit has been able to ...
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Adults Don’t Get Uncomfortable. Everybody Does.
Courtney LopezStandUp for Kids - Orange County Wednesday, December 18, at 4 p.m. I have no idea what to expect. I keep thinking, "Should I go?" "I ...
Read MoreFebruary 6 2020
2019 Year in Review
StandUp for Kids - Orange County This is an exciting time at StandUp for Kids as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary. While the organization has ...
Read MoreJanuary 31 2020
Duckie's Story and Denver Spotlights
StandUp for Kids - Denver Yes, we are small, but we are mighty for sure and as the “Starfish story” (see below) goes...even if ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 23 2020
Compassion is Contagious Award
StandUp for Kids - Olympia/Thurston County This month we were honored as the Lacey City Council recognized our Olympia/Thurston County chapter ...
Read MoreJanuary 22 2020
Meet Brian
StandUp for Kids - National Few stories are as emblematic of StandUp for Kids desire to positively impact the lives of homeless ...
Read MoreJanuary 22 2020
January is National Mentoring Month
StandUp for Kids - National The arrival of the month of January brings with it a renewed focus on youth guidance and mentorship. Since its inception ...
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January 2020 StandUp for Kids - Orange County Donor of the Month
StandUp for Kids - Orange County StandUp for Kids is a non-profit who relies on a backbone of donors to make our mission to end the cycle ...
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January 2020 StandUp for Kids - Orange County Volunteers of the Month
StandUp for Kids - Orange County StandUp for Kids is a non-profit who relies heavily on volunteers to support the mission to end ...
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Kitsap Shout Outs!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County Thank you to all of our amazing recent supporters below. With your help, we can help break the cycle of youth ...
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Thank You To Our Most Recent Supporters!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County Kitsap Bank - Silverdale Branch What a fantastic job done by the wonderful employees at Kitsap Bank ...
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Thank You Childtime Learning Center!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County 1196 NW Tahoe Ln, Silverdale, WA 98383A giant thank you to Julie at Childtime Learning Center in ...
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Join us for a Spectacular Benefit Concert!
StandUp for Kids - Olympia/Thurston County StandUp For Kids - Olympia is thrilled to announce an upcoming benefit concert at Le Voyeur in ...
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A Big Shout Out
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County Thank you to the local union UFCW21 Community Action Movement Builders for doing a pack out on November ...
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Maria Raquel Thomas is Our First Youth Ambassador
Post updated 10/7/2020 to reflect Maria's new endeavors and current photograph. Maria “Ria” Raquel Thomas, a teenage entrepreneur, ...
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A Special Thanksgiving!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County Express Employment Professionals made an amazing presentation to our Executive Director, Margaret Rodriguez, ...
Read MoreNovember 27 2019
A Successful Start to the Holidays!
StandUp for Kids - Olympia/Thurston CountyAfter a few hours of dedicated volunteer work resulting in 200+ beautifully wrapped gifts, our StandUp For ...
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Cars For A Cause Success!
Thank you to all of you who attended and contributed to the 1st Annual StandUp for Kids Cars for a Cause event. Thanks to your generosity the ...
Read MoreSeptember 26 2019
Hope for Dilan
StandUp for Kids - Orange County For youth in difficult circumstances, often it’s because of things they cannot control. But for UCLA ...
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Remembering Cathy Hill As Told By Her Twin Sister Elizabeth Hill
StandUp for Kids - San Diego On October 23rd, 2002 my identical twin sister Catherine came to my house to pick up a large bag of clothing that she ...
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See you in San Antonio
Starting Friday September 27, the entire StandUp for Kids family -- from outreach volunteers, local leaders, and executive directors, to donors, ...
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Reaching Your Goals When Times Are Tough
StandUp for Kids - San Diego My name is Sean Pour and I’m the co-founder of SellMax, a company that started out in San Diego and buys cars ...
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Join Us In Welcoming Judi Wickham, Director of Volunteers
StandUp for Kids - Orange County by Carlia Oldfather We are so excited and grateful to welcome Judi Wickham to her new leadership role. Although ...
Read MoreAugust 28 2019
StandUp for Kids Appoints New National Development Director
Colleen O’Neill joins StandUp for Kids with more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, management and high-level development, ...
Read MoreAugust 23 2019
Jordan and Jacob: A Couple’s Path to a Better Life
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Living on the streets tore 21-year-old Jordan’s and 24-year-old Jacob’s lives apart. The couple had ...
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Thank You To All Who Donated!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap CountyThe final numbers for the 2019 Kitsap Great Give are in and we received a total of $5,148.50! Thank you to ...
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Jordan and Jacob's Story on NBC 4 Los Angeles
StandUp for Kids - Orange County NBC 4 in Los Angeles featured a story about two remarkable young people, Jordan and Jacob. Their story helped ...
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A Silent Crisis
By Dr. Stephanie Schneider For too many college students, worries about exams and research papers often take a back seat to finding a place to sleep. ...
Read MoreJuly 26 2019
Krysta: A Young Girl's Journey From Hopeless To Hopeful
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Krysta thought that no one cared enough to help her. Then she found StandUp for Kids. For the past three ...
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CarMax Supports StandUp for Kids
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Last week on July 17th our good friends from the CarMax Costa Mesa location came out to the Anaheim Center to ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
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Did You Catch Us on National TV?
We are excited to announce that our organization was featured on Coffee with America on Saturday, July 13, on stations across the nation. The segment ...
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Volunteer Spotlight
StandUp For Kids - Thurston County This month we would like to spotlight our wonderful volunteer, Ann Heitkemper! Ann began volunteering with ...
Read MoreJune 11 2019
Thank You Local 282!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County What a surprise from Local 282! This local union, located in Bremerton, has been operating since 1901. Lisa ...
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Thank You Fred Meyer Shoppers!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County Thank you to all the customers from Fred Meyer Bremerton that have chosen StandUp for Kids as their charity of ...
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Thank You Bremerton Ladies Elks Club!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County Thank you once again to the fabulous members from the Bremerton Ladies Elks Club for their generous donation of ...
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Congratulations On Graduating Kaustov!
StandUp For Kids - AtlantaHe lost his father, then his mother, then their home. This week he graduated high school with the help of the StandUp For ...
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Hampton Roads Co-Executive Director nominated for Community Hero Award!
StandUp For Kids - Hampton Roads Co-Executive Director Nicole Pixler was nominated for a Community Hero Award through Man City! After being ...
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Thank You Puget Soundworks!
StandUp for Kids - Seattle StandUp for Kids - Seattle was honored to be chosen by Puget Soundworks, an all-gender, LGBTQ-friendly ...
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CBS8: Thousands of San Diego teens have nowhere to call home
StandUp for Kids - San Diego "Sadly, the number of homeless teens who are under 18 is also on the rise. Teri Burg, Executive Director ...
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Street Outreach in Silicon Valley
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Hardworking, dedicated volunteers hitting the streets early Saturday mornings lead by our team leads Cat & ...
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Calling the Nation to Action with 48 Hours on the Streets
For Immediate Release Contact: Juanita MitchellPhone: 404.954.6614juanitam@standupforkids.org STANDUP FOR KIDS CALLS THE NATION TO ACTIONIN ...
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Volunteer Highlight: Adrienne
StandUp for Kids - Thurston County/Olympia Kicking off our volunteer highlight this week is Adrienne Nelson! Adrienne started volunteering with ...
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Brave Connections
StandUp For Kids - Thurston County/OlympiaBy Maija Sandberg “I'm in here!! It's me! It's you! It's you!!,” a small clear voice called out ...
Read MoreMarch 27 2019
Ten Years Since First Volunteering, Sean Reflects On Quite A Path
By Sean Dollard As an undergrad, I had the opportunity to volunteer with StandUp For Kids - Miami. I sought out the opportunity, in part, to remember ...
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Monthly Giving Ensures Steady Support
What is Monthly Giving? StandUp For Kids provides you with the opportunity to impact the lives of homeless youth in your ...
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Al’s Story: A Path to New Beginnings
StandUp For Kids - Orange County Born in Uganda and abandoned by his parents at age 6, Al moved to the US with his aunt, uncle and sister when ...
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A Volunteer Determined to Make a Difference
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Kristin has a heart of gold volunteering diligently with StandUp For Kids, determined to make a difference in the ...
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10 Thing You Can Do To Help
Cook a meal – Youth in our program come to weekly meetings to receive support, mentoring, and a hot meal. We are always looking for ...
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10 Ways To Help
StandUp For Kids - Orange County If helping your community wasn’t part of your New Year’s resolution, or it was and you just ...
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Thank You Hops N' Drops!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County A special "Thank You", to Hops N Drops for a fantastic fundraiser for the second year in a row! Jolynn's ...
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How StandUp For Kids Is Helping Gainesville High Students
StandUp for Kids - Atlanta Daisy Zendejas, an 18-year-old senior at Gainesville High School, found StandUp for Kids at the right time. Or, ...
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Parkview Teen Finds Solace In School Involvement Following Parents’ Deaths
StandUp for Kids - Atlanta Parkview High School senior Kaustov Chakrabarti is wise beyond his years. At 18 years old, he’s thinking not hours ...
Read MoreFebruary 6 2019
Update: House of Hope - Phase 1
StandUp for Kids - Orange County We are excited to announce that we have found a location to start phase 1 of our House of Hope ...
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Join Us For Our 2nd Annual Gala!
StandUp For Kids - Orange County Join us for our 2nd Annual Gala! It is a great opportunity to learn and support all while enjoying live ...
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Meet Carter Wilson, A Local Artist Doing Good In The Community
This blog post was written by StandUp for Kids - Olympia/Thurston CountyIn short, tell us who you are. I’m a community member, artist, and ...
Read MoreJanuary 24 2019
ICPH 2018 Year In Review
The Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness (ICPH) recently released their 2018: Year in Review, summing up their topics and findings over ...
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Thank You!
This post was authored by the StandUp For Kids - Kitsap County program. Bremerton Elks Lodge BPOE 1181 Ladies of Elks, a special shout out for ...
Read MoreDecember 28 2018
Thank You Federal Managers Association Chapter 14
StandUp For Kids - Kitsap County were graciously invited to be a guest of the Federal Managers Association Chapter 14 at Puget Sound Naval Base in ...
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SUFK - OC's 2018 Holiday Party Recap
The room was packed. Hundreds of kids, young adults, mentors and volunteers involved with StandUp For Kids smiled and laughed together as they filled ...
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It’s Time We StandUp For American Street Kids - SUFK Chicago
What was your biggest worry today? Was it where the money for your next meal was going to come from? Was it where you were going to sleep ...
Read MoreDecember 11 2018
Evive Partners With StandUp For Kids - Chicago To Keep The Lights On In Lakeview
Since its inception in 2009, StandUp For Kids (SUFK) - Chicago has welcomed volunteers from the city to help in its mission: ending the cycle of ...
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Nina's Story - SUFK - Olympia
How did you meet StandUp For Kids? At Artesian Well in August 2018 through an outreach event when you brought musical instruments. I ...
Read MoreNovember 29 2018
SUFK - San Diego Thanks Longfellow Elementary Students
Special thanks to Longfellow Elementary 5th Grade Spanish Immersion Students who joined with us during National Homeless Youth Awareness month by ...
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SUFK - San Diego Thanks Jason Herrick and Fortune 421
StandUp For Kids - San Diego is so grateful to Jason Herrick and Fortune 421.In 2009 Jason sponsored StandUp For Kids - San Diego with the first ...
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Anna's Story - Orange County
Anna was born in Mexico and brought to the United States by her parents when she was six-years-old. She has no other home, but is now seeing ...
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Thank You From StandUp For Kids - San Diego!
StandUp For Kids is so honored to have Dang Brother Pizza and the Mark Fortney Family support us during National Homeless Youth Awareness ...
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Orange County's Veteran Of The Year 2018
We are so proud to announce that StandUp for Kids - Orange County’s Director of Operations Carlia Oldfather has been recognized by the City of ...
Read MoreNovember 9 2018
Communities Leading By Example
By Ryan Kincaid As election season has come and gone, we often find ourselves wondering, “What’s next?” In the case of StandUp For ...
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Homeless Youth Awareness Month in San Diego
November was first declared as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month in 2007. Since then, November has been a ...
Read MoreOctober 30 2018
OC Student Spotlight - Melany Sanchez
By Ryan Kincaid For many students, after-school programs are a time to receive assistance with their studies. For others, it’s an opportunity ...
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A Season For Giving Thanks - Orange County
By Ryan Kincaid Despite these 80-degree temperatures in Southern California, there’s no denying that the autumn season is upon us. Autumn ...
Read MoreOctober 25 2018
Meet Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Brian Haslip
By Vanity Robinson The longevity of volunteers and staff allows StandUp For Kids to serve our youth with incomparable levels of trust in local ...
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Meet our Programs of the Year!
By Vanity Robinson At the 2018 StandUp For Kids national conference, hosted in Atlanta, Georgia, the awards committee sifted through nominations from ...
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Announcing Our 2018 Guardian of the Year Award Winners
by Vanity Robinson At the 2018 StandUp For Kids National Conference, hosted in Atlanta, Georgia, we proudly presented nine national awards in four ...
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Announcing Our 2018 Rookie Of The Year Award Winners
By Vanity Robinson At the 2018 StandUp For Kids National Conference, hosted in Atlanta, Georgia, we proudly presented nine national awards in four ...
Read MoreSeptember 26 2018
A Special Kitsap County Thank You
A special thank you to Katrina and her team from Kitsap Tennis And Athletic Center for doing a fantastic job on their food drive. They ...
Read MoreSeptember 24 2018
Meet Clara, Our New Accounting Clerk
Meet Clara Barton, our new Accounting Clerk. She started working with us at the National Office last week. Learn more about her in her own words ...
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The Chance for a Better Life
How a helping hand changes lives Richmond and his girlfriend were living with her sister until they got kicked out, along with their baby girl. They ...
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Hope With A Voice
By Ryan Kincaid In recent years, Orange County’s homelessness problem has been discussed and reviewed ...
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Meet Kyndall, Our New Development Coordinator
Meet Kyndall Thiessen. She's our new Development Coordinator and she starts work at our National Office this week. Learn more about her in her own ...
Read MoreSeptember 17 2018
Join us at Eddy V’s Wildfish in Newport Beach on October 25
Mark your calendars! The next StandUp For Kids - Orange County event is coming up at Thursday, October 25th. From 6-8 pm, you’ll enjoy live ...
Read MoreAugust 31 2018
Our National Conference is Less Than a Month Away!
The StandUp For Kids National Conference is a highlight of the year, and something you will remember for the rest of your life. It is the biggest ...
Read MoreAugust 28 2018
Orange County Entrepreneur Program
Building Future Business Owners While StandUp For Kids is always busy at work doing street outreach, mentoring, and helping to secure housing and ...
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Atlanta Youth Count Starting Soon!
This Fall, students, advocates, service providers, and researchers from across metro Atlanta will come together to count and assess the state of ...
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The Cost of an Education: Homeless College Students
It’s the homeless issue we perhaps talk about least. Students.By Zack Johnston What was once a humorous stereotype has become a stark reality ...
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SUFK - Chicago Summer 2018 Newsletter
Summer 2018 Newsletter What’s New in Chicago Summer 2018 has brought a wave of activity for the Purple People in Lakeview. We experience more ...
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A Kitsap County Thank You
A special thank you to Kristal Baker, Owner & CEO of Express Employment Professionals for hosting the most amazing food drive. She was able to ...
Read MoreJuly 26 2018
StandUp For Kids 2017 Annual Report
Our 2017 Annual Report is now available to view or download on our website. "Our central responsibility is to our nation’s young people ...
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StandUp For Kids Staff Spotlight
Meet Our Staff: Denisze Zermeno By: Zack Johnston One of StandUp For Kids' newest staff members in Orange County, California is quickly on her ...
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We're hiring in our National Office
Are you interested in working at the StandUp For Kids National Office in Decatur, Georgia? Join our small but mighty team that is led by our ...
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The Battle for L.A.'s Plan to End Homelessness
The battle for L.A.'s plan to end homelessness By Zack Johnston It’s the city versus its citizens. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and ...
Read MoreJune 26 2018
Thanks from Kitsap County
The Fred Meyer Reward Sweep & Food Drive was a huge success! Here are our fabulous results from the Bremerton Store. Total new rewards ...
Read MoreJune 22 2018
Join StandUp For Kids - San Diego New Volunteer Training!
StandUp For Kids - San Diego has scheduled our next volunteer training. Saturday July 7, 20181:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Our drop in center is open 6 ...
Read MoreJune 20 2018
3 Key Homelessness Updates in the U.S. This Week
By Zack Johnston The Western United States is experiencing some of the worst homelessness in decades, and we don’t seem to be finding a ...
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T’keyah's Story - Orange County
Holding on to Hope and the Power of Positivity By T’keyah Edwards I am a girl. A girl with a very creative imagination. One that I bring to ...
Read MoreMay 29 2018
Orange County 2018 Gala Recap
The volunteers lined the entrance, ready to greet the 200+ guests. The room was sparkling with silky tablecloths, big beautiful centerpieces with ...
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Jimmy's Letter to You
Dear StandUp For Kids supporters, My name is Jimmy. I am 24 years old and have been homeless in Worcester off and on since I was 15 years old ...
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Busy as a bee: Beautiful Day, Jog-A-Thon and Fundraisers
The last two weekends in April ended up to be quite busy for StandUp For Kids - Silicon Valley. This year we used the annual "48 Hours Event" to ...
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StandUp For Kids Kicks Off 28th Annual 48 Hours On The Streets
Atlanta, GA – For nearly three decades, StandUp For Kids, a national non-profit youth advocacy and outreach organization, has been on the ...
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Loyal Supporters Make The Denver Program Possible
Our StandUp For Kids - Denver Chapter is incredibly blessed! Although we have a small amount of volunteers, the number of youth we serve every ...
Read MoreApril 12 2018
JCPenney Comes Together to StandUp For Kids
The JCPenney of Westminster came together to help us give five of our kids the opportunity to get the everyday necessities they need. Lori, the ...
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Five Reasons to Attend SUFK - Orange County's Spring Gala
Living here in Orange County, it’s easy to get distracted by the beautiful beaches, sports cars and wealth that is in abundance in sunny ...
Read MoreMarch 26 2018
Kitsap County Thanks Northwest Derby Company
On Saturday March 24th, the Northwest Derby Company invited StandUp For Kids - Kitsap County to be a guest at their bout, held at Skateland in ...
Read MoreMarch 16 2018
StandUp For Kids - Worcester announcements
StandUp For Kids Outreach Center hours have changed. We're now open Monday and Wednesdays from 4 - 6 pm. We may stay open longer if ...
Read MoreMarch 15 2018
Sarah's Story: A Volunteer That's Been There
I missed school a lot from a young age. When I was in elementary school, I remember missing over a year of school because my family was dealing with ...
Read MoreMarch 12 2018
Volunteers Making A Difference in Silicon Valley
Our Outreach Center, The Village, is open 5 days a week, where our volunteers help homeless youth for a couple of hours showing support and lending ...
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T’keyah’s Story: A New Beginning
T’keyah is a hard-working bubbly spirit whose life fell off track as she was trying to get to a better place. At 24-years-old she found ...
Read MoreJanuary 26 2018
Number of Homeless Students in Orange County for 2016-17
There are over 27,000 homeless students (grades K-12) in our Orange County schools. Please keep in mind that these numbers do not include: - ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
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StandUp For Kids Named Non-Profit of the Year in Kitsap County
It is our great pleasure to announce that StandUp For Kids - Kitsap County was awarded Non-Profit of the Year by the Silverdale Chamber of ...
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Orange County's 2017 Annual Report
Click the cover below to read our 2017 Annual Report.
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StandUp Volunteer Spotlight
Carmen ByronStandUp For Kids - Atlanta What motivated you to take action and get more involved with the Street Outreach and School Mentoring ...
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Michelle's Story: A Life Reset
Michelle "Beautiful" was in a bad place. Homeless on and off for more than four years, Michelle knew she needed help both emotionally and ...
Read MoreJanuary 10 2018
Kitsap County Thanks Home Depot
Home Depot has "Nailed It"! They just donated 50 camo tarps, a $749.00 value, for our local homeless youth in Kitsap County. These tarps should ...
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Thanks for a Great 2017, Orange County!
Thank you for making 2017 yet another amazing year! You’ll be so proud of all we’ve accomplished together. Because you care, ...
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Atlanta's 2017 Annual Report
Click the image below to read our full 2017 Annual Report.
Read MoreDecember 24 2017
December Roundup of New Resources and Data on Youth Homelessness
Here are some of the newest and highest-quality resources, data, and professional development opportunities that I've pulled together on youth ...
Read MoreDecember 19 2017
Thank You Kitsap Bank!
Kitsap Bank in Silverdale rocked it this season. We want to thank them and their customers for their generous donations. StandUp For Kids ...
Read MoreDecember 15 2017
Because of You
Angel is a beautiful 20-year-old with three babies and quite a story – one with a happy ending, we hope, although the journey is just getting ...
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Meet Felice
Felice (front row, second from left) in her element with some fellow Chicago volunteers and youth participants. Meet Felice ...
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Check Out Hampton Roads in The Virginian-Pilot
"A year ago, the 20-year-old single mother didn’t have a job and was living with her boyfriend. "When she needed a double stroller and car ...
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StandUp For Kids Resources on DACA
This post is being updated regularly since appearing September 6. "If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much" - Marian ...
Read MoreNovember 27 2017
Kitsap's Gift Ideas for Homeless Youth
Here's what our youth in Kitsap County, Washington most need this winter: Clothing items Sweatshirts (adult small, medium, ...
Read MoreNovember 27 2017
How Brandon Sees It
Brandon’s Story: In His Words I’m just a normal guy who grew up in Santa Ana and just wanted to work to earn my way through life. ...
Read MoreNovember 27 2017
Help StandUp For Kids raise $7500 on #GivingTuesday
There's a trifecta of shopping days right after Thanksgiving. First comes Black Friday, then Cyber Monday and then comes a day you ...
Read MoreNovember 22 2017
In 3 Years, Irene Has Helped 1200 Youth
Volunteer Spotlight If given the opportunity to help youth experiencing homelessness, how far would you be willing to go? How many hours would you be ...
Read MoreNovember 17 2017
On #GivingTuesday Help StandUp for Kids and End the Cycle of Youth Homelessness
No children should ever have to endure youth homelessness. Here are a few different ways you can support StandUp for Kids this ...
Read MoreNovember 15 2017
Groundbreaking Study: One in Ten Young Adults Experience Homelessness During One Year
An important press release from our colleagues at Chapin Hall's Voices of Youth Count: WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2017 – A ...
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Homeless, Hungry and Cold in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley: Riches all around us. One of the most expensive cities in the US to live in. Over 2500 homeless youth living on our streets. ...
Read MoreNovember 14 2017
A Big Thank You To Our Fundraiser Sponsors!
On October 28th, 2017, Tessio opened up their restaurant for a fundraiser for StandUp For Kids - Kitsap County! A very special thank you to our ...
Read MoreNovember 8 2017
National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. This year we've set up a GoFundMe to raise funds to buy the supplies that we need to help the ...
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Wall of Hope
Come check out our Wall of Hope inside Unique Local Bazaar at Kitsap Mall! Our first donation! Thank you! This will purchase 75 cups of noodles.
Read MoreOctober 31 2017
Dezerae's Journey
Take a journey with Dezerae, who at thirteen years old was living on the streets. She was just trying to survive on her own. Hungry, scared, and ...
Read MoreOctober 25 2017
Privileges of the Housed (Part 1)
Exploring the benefits of not being homeless. How often do you think about the privileges of simply having a roof over your head? A few years ...
Read MoreOctober 22 2017
We Heart Federal Workers: CFC Open Season is Here
It's true! We have so much love for people who work in the public sector and choose to go even further by donating to StandUp For ...
Read MoreOctober 16 2017
Four Award Winners Announced at our 2017 National Conference
Volunteers, staff, youth representatives, and board members from all across the U.S. gathered in Tucson for our national conference October 6-8, ...
Read MoreOctober 13 2017
Cassie's Story, in Her Own Words
I was about 15 or 16 years old when I first heard about StandUp For Kids. A few friends I was hanging out with introduced it to me. ...
Read MoreOctober 12 2017
Girl's Night Out!
What an amazing event! On behalf of the Kitsap County program, thank you Monica Phillips from Directors Mortgage for the best Girls Night Out! It ...
Read MoreSeptember 24 2017
A Huge Week for One of Our Executive Directors!
Congratulations to Michele Huntzinger, Executive Director of StandUp For Kids - Silicon Valley, for winning the San Francisco ...
Read MoreSeptember 21 2017
Why Alejandra Loves StandUp For Kids
"They are here to help with our personal needs, school needs, and to guide us when we have don't have anybody on our side."
Read MoreSeptember 20 2017
A Small yet Mighty Team in Denver
By Maureen McPadden Here in Denver, Colorado, we do street outreach most Tuesdays year round. We go out and connect with youth, catch up, and ...
Read MoreSeptember 4 2017
National Innovation and Research Roundup
By Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair It might sound strange, but I love how many email lists I subscribe to! I find it the best way for ...
Read MoreSeptember 1 2017
A post Harvey update from StandUp For Kids - Houston
All of our volunteers are safe and doing what they can for our clients. We want to thank all of our volunteers for helping out those in Houston. We ...
Read MoreSeptember 1 2017
Check Out Our 2016 Annual Report
We have compiled information about our services, impact, and supporters for the 2016 fiscal year, and assembled it into our 2016 Annual Report. We ...
Read MoreAugust 29 2017
CBS46 hit the streets with us last week! Check it out!
They not only shined a spotlight on the prevalence of youth homelessness in our city, but also on the ability of our community to do something ...
Read MoreAugust 24 2017
A Moving Letter Reveals Her Reason for Volunteering
From Jessica Lizardi, National Board Member 2015-2017 I started volunteering in the StandUp For Kids - Detroit program while I was in graduate ...
Read MoreAugust 23 2017
The Struggle is Real!
Growing up in San Jose wasn’t always easy for Billy. He was born into a dysfunctional family with an alcoholic dad from Guatemala who ...
Read MoreAugust 22 2017
Meet Alejandra and Beto
Alejandra, age 16, and Beto, age 15, are brother and sister who both attend weekly meetings at our Anaheim Outreach Center. The two of them were ...
Read MoreAugust 21 2017
Greenlight Sets Students Up for Success
By Megan Ayala A founder and CEO of a local IT company hopes to raise funds to deliver 50 new computers to the StandUp For Kids - Orange ...
Read MoreJuly 26 2017
A Special Message From Our Board Chair
Click on the video above to find out why Eddy gives monthly. Will you join Eddy and become a Champion For Youth with a monthly gift? Thank you!
Read MoreJuly 26 2017
SUFK - Chicago on WGN!
Check out WGN's segment on StandUp For Kids - Chicago below, and grab your tickets for Purplepalooza here: Purplepalooza Tickets
Read MoreJuly 24 2017
Chattahoochee High School's Star Senior
Every year Fulton County Schools recognizes an outstanding senior from each high school.This year two of StandUp For Kids - ...
Read MoreJuly 23 2017
Welcome New Board Members!
Click here to learn more about Elizabeth, Robert, and Nikki. On behalf of everyone at StandUp For Kids, we would like to thank them for ...
Read MoreJuly 21 2017
Thank you!
A special thank you to all the donations through the Kitsap Great Give 2017. These funds will assist in providing meals for our local at ...
Read MoreJune 14 2017
StandUp For Kids - Silicon Valley Recognized by Assembly Member Ash Kalra
Sunday June 11th Leadership San Jose held an Open House at our outreach center, The Village, that attracted electeds (thanks Ash Kalra and ...
Read MoreJune 11 2017
June Is Pride Month And SUFK Is Here To Support!
Meet Carl, a youth that comes to our Outreach Center, The Village. "In my opinion The Village is the very definition of human compassion. ...
Read MoreJune 9 2017
48 Hours - San Diego Style
Why "48 Hours"? The first 48 hours a kid is out on the streets are crucial. They are the most vulnerable, scared, alone and often victims of crime or ...
Read MoreMay 31 2017
Coming to StandUp For Kids Feels Like Coming Home
That’s how it felt when I first met the amazing volunteers and kids at StandUp For Kids my Junior year of college, and that’s how it felt ...
Read MoreMay 25 2017
An Old Car Becomes a New Lease on Life
StandUp For Kids recently launched a fundraising Vehicle Donation Program through Donation Line, LLC, a car donation processing organization. ...
Read MoreMay 25 2017
48 Hours All Across the Nation
From April 28-30, 2017, our local teams across the country did it again! They conducted Street Outreach, kept Outreach Center doors open, ...
Read MoreMay 22 2017
Billy's Story
Billy was five when he was adopted with his 3-year-old brother. His life was never normal, he said. The adoptive parents were physically ...
Read MoreMay 4 2017
Walk For MA Children Donations At $820 and Still Coming In
BIG THANK YOU to Roosevelt Westbrook for a $500 donation to StandUp For Kids - Worcester at the event. Thank you to everyone who joined us on the ...
Read MoreApril 24 2017
Interview with StandUp For Kids Chair of National Board, Dr. Eddy Ameen
Mike Zelnio, Former Board Chair (left) and Eddy Ameen, Board Chair (right) presenting our vision statement at our 2016 ...
Read MoreApril 18 2017
New Study Finds One in Five Homeless Youth Are Trafficked
From our colleagues at the National Network for Youth: "Yesterday, Covenant House International and The Field Center for Children's Policy, ...
Read MoreApril 17 2017
Our Annual 48 Hours Event Kicks Off April 28th
StandUp For Kids will kick off its annual “48 Hours” outreach and community awareness events. Outreach where trained volunteers walk the ...
Read MoreApril 13 2017
16 More Days Until Walk For MA Children!
16 more days till Walk for MA Children! Get your walking shoes ready! The Third Annual Walk for MA Children Tim and Susan Crane are doing the ...
Read MoreApril 12 2017
Check out the new StandUp For Kids PSA
Many thanks to one of Orange County's talented volunteers for helping us improve the lives of all homeless and otherwise vulnerable young people, ...
Read MoreApril 11 2017
Young Entrepreneur Academy Investor Panel Winner Named
Young Entrepreneurs Seek Funding for Startups “Shark Tank Style” Jessica Cedillo accepting her award Irvine, CA (PRWEB) April 10, ...
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2017 Viewbook Now Available
We are happy to announce that our 2017 StandUp For Kids National Viewbook is now available. Learn more about our history, programs, 2016 ...
Read MoreApril 10 2017
StandUp For Kids Gets Extreme Makeover
By Justine Palmore Great news! Our online home at www.standupforkids.org has had an extreme makeover. We just launched an entirely new website ...
Read MoreApril 4 2017
Thank you to SpencerBANK for the donation!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:04/04/2017 For More Information Contact:Lori KowalVice President - MarketingSpencerBANK508-885-5313 ext 19257 Pictured (L to ...
Read MoreMarch 29 2017
Buy This Bracelet to Help Raise Awareness
Raise awareness by purchasing a bracelet for National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month! For a limited time, choose your ...
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Young Entrepreneurs Face A Mock Investor Panel
Pictured are: Brian Montes (KEB Global Business Development and Strategy Management Consulting and Managing Partner, Co-Founder of Fluidity ...
Read MoreMarch 24 2017
Community College Students Struggling with Hunger, Homelessness
By Alicia Neaves, KENS5 Eyewitness NewsClick here to read the story on the KENS5 website SAN ANTONIO - A recent national study highlights the ...
Read MoreMarch 22 2017
We Believe in Housing Not Handcuffs
StandUp For Kids proudly endorses the Housing Not Handcuffs campaign. "In order to end the crisis of homelessness, the criminalization of ...
Read MoreMarch 21 2017
Chicago Math and Science Academy Stands Up For Kids!
Chicago Math and Science Academy (CMSA) is a college prep charter school located on 7212 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626. It's Concert band has won ...
Read MoreMarch 20 2017
Mikaila's Story
By: Savanna Clevenger StandUp For Kids is continuing to change the lives of the OC youth. For twenty two year old Mikaila, joining StandUp For Kids ...
Read MoreMarch 8 2017
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 ...
Read MoreMarch 8 2017
Seattle Outreach: A glimpse into our weekly outing
Written by: Briona Allen, Seattle Volunteer and Outreach Lead On any given Thursday night in downtown Seattle, our outreach team could encounter ...
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StandUp For Kids - Atlanta awarded the 2016/2017 Fulton County Public Schools Partner of the Year
The Legacy of Excellence Awards are given to the Principal, Teacher and Partner of the Year for the Fulton County Public School District In ...
Read MoreMarch 6 2017
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 ...
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StandUp For Kids National Conference Lifetime Achievement Award
This past October at the StandUp For Kids National Conference in Irvine, California, StandUp For Kids - San Diego Executive Director Teri Burg was ...
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HulaFrog's Most Loved Non-Profit!
StandUp For Kids - Worcester tied for "Most Loved Non-Profit" in Worcester. Thanks to all the followers of Hulafrog!
Read MoreFebruary 28 2017
Meet Miguel and Roberta
StandUp For Kids - Orange County continues to help make a difference for the homeless and at risk youth of Orange County through their Anaheim ...
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Homeless In Orange County
Homeless in Orange County from T V on Vimeo.A non-profit documentary about the unexpectedly harrowing ...
Read MoreFebruary 27 2017
San Diego Is A Winner Again!
"A little before Thanksgiving each year Fortune 421 produces our Bowling for Turkey event. The event raises awareness and funds for ...
Read MoreFebruary 27 2017
Words from Abbey Cross, Executive Director
The work we are doing is just so important. There are over 15,000 homeless youth on the streets of Chicago and only about 100 beds available to them ...
Read MoreFebruary 27 2017
Jimmy's Story
Jimmy has been a street kid for the past 4 years, since he was 15. The outreach team found Jimmy playing his guitar outside of Horton Plaza and began ...
Read MoreFebruary 27 2017
LeAnn Rimes shot a music video with some of our youth
LeAnn Rimes shot a video for her song "Give" with a lot of the homeless and street youth that we work with on a daily basis. Check out the video ...
Read MoreFebruary 27 2017
Beanies For A Cause
Thanks to Michele at Lil Red Knitting Hood Street Outreach, the Village receives knitted beanies and scarves to give to our homeless ...
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Silicon Valley Tech Company Helping The Homeless
Being in the heart of Silicon Valley, all this wealth and support of technology companies would be awesome. Being an all-volunteer organization, we ...
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Helping The Homeless
By Rebecca Simms, Marketing Intern, SUFK Seattle We care about helping the homeless population in our community. How do we take the first step? Here ...
Read MoreFebruary 27 2017
A Celebration of You: Martin Luther King Jr Day 2017
AmeriCorp and StandUp For Kids - Olympia brought a safe place for homeless youth and young adults on Marting Luther King Jr. Day.Twenty- six youth ...
Read MoreFebruary 27 2017
Student Brings Family & Community Together through Food Donations
At 10 years old -- and just a few days shy of her eleventh birthday -- Sophie Horst already knows the definition of community service. A District of ...
Read MoreFebruary 27 2017
Our Drop In Center
February is a big month for StandUp For Kids - Houston. We are proud to be opening our drop-in center Friday nights. Kids can come get dinner, ...
Read MoreFebruary 27 2017
Alamo Empire Reign XX Stands Up For StandUp For Kids - San Antonio
StandUp For Kids - San Antonio is very proud to announce that Alamo Empire Reign XX raised funds for our organization for the past 12 ...
Read MoreFebruary 27 2017
Ongoing Efforts and Support
StandUp For Kids - San Antonio has had a busy year helping homeless and at-risk youth in our community. In addition to providing food, clothing, job, ...
Read MoreFebruary 27 2017
Vanguard Championship Wrestling Stands Up For Kids
Local professional wrestlers are trying to defeat a tough opponent -- the factors that contribute to children being homeless. "Words can't express ...
Read MoreFebruary 27 2017
Young Man Earns GED Thanks to StandUp For Kids - Hampton Roads
At age 14 Blaise was homeless after dropping out of the ninth grade due to circumstances at home. At age 17 he was addicted to drugs and in jail in ...
Read MoreFebruary 27 2017
A Call To Action
In order to grow our program here in Denver, several things must happen: The first thing is to find more leaders to sit on our Leadership Team, ...
Read MoreFebruary 27 2017
Around Tucson
Thank you to Mr. Heads and Jessica for hosting another successful fundraiser! Performances by Austin Counts, Rival Shapes and Saer 1 were ...
Read MoreFebruary 27 2017
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 ...
Read MoreDecember 21 2016
Thank You Worcester Railers!
The Worcester Railers with Trax came to the Outreach Center and presented StandUp For Kids - Worcester a check for $5,000. StandUp For Kids is ...
Read MoreDecember 20 2016
Jennifer Greenlee: FACES of Atlanta
December 2016, StyleBlueprint.com "Kids forced to live in any level of homelessness are regularly targeted by gangs, human traffickers and ...
Read MoreNovember 21 2016
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Center
StandUp For Kids - Worcester held a Thanksgiving Dinner for the youths on November 21, 2016. The volunteers and staff at the Outreach Center ...
Read MoreAugust 5 2016
Homeless Teen Falls Into Tears After Life-Changing Gift
A special thank you to @11Alive for sharing one of our kid's stories!! Chinasa is a tremendous young lady with an amazing heart and future! This ...
Read MoreAugust 1 2016
Standing Up For Kids
Atlanta's August 1, 2016, article in "Northside Woman" "Beyond the gated subdivisions and manicured lawns that dot North Fulton, are nearly 650 ...
Read MoreJune 12 2016
Worcester Testimonials
From a letter from a youth who attended the Center for about a year before we bought him a bus ticket to return to his home state: "It is ...
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