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 ...

March 8 2023

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 ...

February 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 ...

January 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 ...

January 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 ...

January 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, ...

January 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 ...

January 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 ...

November 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 ...

November 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 ...

November 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 ...

November 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 ...

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

October 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. ...

October 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 ...

September 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 ...

September 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, ...

August 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! ...

August 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 ...

July 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 ...

July 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 ...

July 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 ...

June 29 2022

LGBTQIA+ Youth Homelessness

StandUp for Kids - Orange County  Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Affects LGBTQIA+Youth’s Potential for an Accepting Successful ...

June 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 ...

June 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 ...

April 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 ...

April 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, ...

April 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 ...

March 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 ...

March 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 ...

March 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, ...

March 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 ...

March 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 ...

February 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 ...

December 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 ...

September 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 ...

September 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 ...

September 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 ...

August 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 ...

August 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 ...

July 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 ...

July 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 ...

July 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 ...

July 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 ...

July 15 2021

Remembering Chloe

StandUp for Kids - Orange County  “She cared about every single person - especially the people who had it the hardest.” “The ...

July 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 ...

June 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 ...

June 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 ...

June 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 ...

April 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, ...

April 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 ...

April 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 ...

April 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 ...

April 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 ...

April 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 ...

March 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, ...

March 30 2021

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 ...

March 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 ...

March 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 ...

March 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 ...

March 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. ...

February 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 ...

February 23 2021

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 ...

February 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 ...

February 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 ...

February 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 ...

January 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” ...

January 8 2021

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 ...

January 5 2021

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 ...

December 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 ...

December 10 2020

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 ...

November 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 ...

November 18 2020

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 ...

November 18 2020

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 ...

November 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 ...

November 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 ...

November 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 ...

November 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. ...

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

September 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 ...

September 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 ...

September 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 ...

September 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 ...

September 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 ...

September 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 ...

August 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 ...

August 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 ...

August 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 ...

August 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 ...

August 14 2020

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 ...

August 13 2020

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 ...

August 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 ...

August 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 ...

August 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 ...

August 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 ...

July 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 ...

July 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 ...

July 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 ...

July 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”. ...

July 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 ...

July 13 2020

Seeking a National Development Director

Our national office is currently hiring a Development Director! BASICS Direct Supervision: National Executive Director Supervises: Contract ...

July 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, ...

July 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 ...

July 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 ...

June 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 ...

June 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 ...

June 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 ...

June 10 2020

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 ...

June 10 2020

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 ...

June 5 2020

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 ...

June 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 ...

May 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, ...

May 13 2020

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 ...

May 13 2020

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 ...

May 13 2020

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 ...

May 6 2020

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 ...

May 1 2020

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 ...

April 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 ...

April 29 2020

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 ...

April 17 2020

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 ...

April 8 2020

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 ...

April 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 ...

April 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 ...

April 3 2020

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 ...

April 3 2020

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 ...

April 3 2020

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 ...

March 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 ...

March 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 ...

March 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 ...

March 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 ...

March 12 2020

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 ...

March 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, ...

March 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 ...

March 3 2020

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 ...

February 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 ...

February 18 2020

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 ...

February 18 2020

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 ...

February 13 2020

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 ...

February 13 2020

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 ...

February 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 ...

February 11 2020

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 ...

February 11 2020

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 ...

February 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 ...

January 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 ...

January 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 ...

January 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 ...

January 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 ...

January 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 ...

January 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 ...

January 22 2020

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 ...

January 22 2020

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 ...

January 16 2020

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 ...

January 7 2020

Alabama

StandUp for Kids - Orange County The end of 2019 marked another year in which StandUp for Kids was able to provide guidance and relief for homeless ...

January 7 2020

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 ...

December 13 2019

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 ...

December 12 2019

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 ...

December 6 2019

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 ...

December 3 2019

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, ...

December 2 2019

A Special Thanksgiving!

StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County  Express Employment Professionals made an amazing presentation to our Executive Director, Margaret Rodriguez, ...

November 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 ...

November 8 2019

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 ...

September 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 ...

September 24 2019

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 ...

September 22 2019

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, ...

September 4 2019

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 ...

September 3 2019

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 ...

August 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, ...

August 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 ...

August 23 2019

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 ...

August 12 2019

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 ...

August 9 2019

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. ...

July 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 ...

July 26 2019

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 ...

July 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 ...

July 24 2019

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 ...

July 3 2019

Volunteer Spotlight

StandUp For Kids - Thurston County This month we would like to spotlight our wonderful volunteer, Ann Heitkemper! Ann began volunteering with ...

June 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 ...

May 28 2019

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 ...

May 24 2019

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 ...

May 23 2019

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 ...

May 15 2019

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 ...

May 14 2019

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 ...

May 10 2019

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 ...

May 9 2019

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 & ...

April 10 2019

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 ...

April 5 2019

Volunteer Highlight: Adrienne

StandUp for Kids - Thurston County/Olympia Kicking off our volunteer highlight this week is Adrienne Nelson! Adrienne started volunteering with ...

April 2 2019

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 ...

March 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 ...

March 21 2019

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 ...

March 20 2019

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 ...

March 12 2019

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 ...

February 27 2019

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 ...

February 19 2019

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 ...

February 13 2019

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 ...

February 12 2019

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, ...

February 12 2019

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 ...

February 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 ...

February 6 2019

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 ...

February 5 2019

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 ...

January 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 ...

January 8 2019

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 ...

December 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 ...

December 21 2018

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 ...

December 18 2018

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 ...

December 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 ...

December 4 2018

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 ...

November 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 ...

November 27 2018

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 ...

November 27 2018

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 ...

November 23 2018

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 ...

November 20 2018

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 ...

November 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 ...

November 8 2018

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 ...

November 2 2018

What StandUp For Kids Means To Me

October 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 ...

October 30 2018

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 ...

October 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 ...

October 24 2018

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 ...

October 23 2018

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 ...

October 15 2018

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 ...

September 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 ...

September 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 ...

September 24 2018

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 ...

September 19 2018

Hope With A Voice

          By Ryan Kincaid In recent years, Orange County’s homelessness problem has been discussed and reviewed ...

September 18 2018

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 ...

September 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 ...

August 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 ...

August 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 ...

August 20 2018

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 ...

August 12 2018

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 ...

August 10 2018

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 ...

July 31 2018

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 ...

July 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 ...

July 16 2018

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 ...

July 12 2018

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 ...

July 11 2018

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 ...

June 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 ...

June 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 ...

June 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 ...

June 14 2018

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 ...

May 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 ...

May 22 2018

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 ...

May 14 2018

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 ...

April 16 2018

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 ...

April 15 2018

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 ...

April 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 ...

April 9 2018

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 ...

March 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 ...

March 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 ...

March 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 ...

March 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 ...

February 19 2018

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 ...

January 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:  - ...

January 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 ...

January 24 2018

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 ...

January 23 2018

Orange County's 2017 Annual Report

Click the cover below to read our 2017 Annual Report.  

January 19 2018

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 ...

January 19 2018

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 ...

January 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 ...

January 10 2018

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, ...

January 8 2018

Atlanta's 2017 Annual Report

Click the image below to read our full 2017 Annual Report.

December 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 ...

December 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 ...

December 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 ...

December 14 2017

Meet Felice

Felice (front row, second from left) in her element with some fellow Chicago volunteers and youth participants.    Meet Felice ...

December 12 2017

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 ...

December 4 2017

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 ...

November 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, ...

November 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. ...

November 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 ...

November 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 ...

November 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 ...

November 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 ...

November 15 2017

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.  ...

November 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 ...

November 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 ...

November 6 2017

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.

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

October 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, ...

October 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.  ...

October 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 ...

September 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 ...

September 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."  

September 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 ...

September 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 ...

September 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 ...

September 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 ...

August 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 ...

August 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 ...

August 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 ...

August 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 ...

August 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 ...

July 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!

July 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

July 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 - ...

July 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 ...

July 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 ...

July 17 2017

Meet Quis

Quis, 21 years old, grew up in Blythe, CA. He says, “Where I’m from, people are dying left and right.” His mother was a gang ...

June 21 2017

Meet Brittany

Check out the video below to meet Brittany and hear her story.

June 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 ...

June 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.  ...

June 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 ...

May 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 ...

May 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. ...

May 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, ...

May 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 ...

May 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 ...

April 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 ...

April 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, ...

April 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 ...

April 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 ...

April 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, ...

April 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, ...

April 11 2017

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 ...

April 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 ...

April 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 ...

March 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 ...

March 29 2017

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 ...

March 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 ...

March 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 ...

March 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 ...

March 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 ...

March 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 ...

March 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 ...

March 8 2017

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 ...

March 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 ...

March 2 2017

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 ...

March 1 2017

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!

February 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 ...

February 28 2017

Homeless In Orange County

Homeless in Orange County from T V on Vimeo.A non-profit documentary about the unexpectedly harrowing ...

February 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 ...

February 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 ...

February 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 ...

February 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 ...

February 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 ...

February 27 2017

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 ...

February 27 2017

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 ...

February 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 ...

February 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 ...

February 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, ...

February 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 ...

February 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, ...

February 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 ...

February 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 ...

February 27 2017

Check us out on Cox Connections!

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February 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, ...

February 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 ...

February 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 ...

December 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 ...

December 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 ...

November 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 ...

August 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 ...

August 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 ...

June 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 ...