Blog - 2017
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 ...
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
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
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
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
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 ...
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 ...
Read MoreFebruary 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 ...
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 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 ...
Read MoreFebruary 28 2017
Homeless In Orange County
Homeless in Orange County from T V on Vimeo.A non-profit documentary about the unexpectedly harrowing ...
Read MoreMarch 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!
Read MoreMarch 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Read MoreMarch 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 ...
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 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 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 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 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 ...
Read MoreMarch 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 ...
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 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 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 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, ...
Read MoreApril 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 ...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 MoreDecember 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 ...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreNovember 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.
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 ...
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 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 ...
Read MoreNovember 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. ...
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 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 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 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 MoreDecember 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 ...
Read MoreDecember 14 2017
Meet Felice
Felice (front row, second from left) in her element with some fellow Chicago volunteers and youth participants. Meet Felice ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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