Blog - 2018
January 8 2018
Atlanta's 2017 Annual Report
Click the image below to read our full 2017 Annual Report.
Read MoreJanuary 10 2018
Kitsap County Thanks Home Depot
Home Depot has "Nailed It"! They just donated 50 camo tarps, a $749.00 value, for our local homeless youth in Kitsap County. These tarps should ...
Read MoreJanuary 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, ...
Read MoreJanuary 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 ...
Read MoreJanuary 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 ...
Read MoreJanuary 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 ...
Read MoreJanuary 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 ...
Read MoreJanuary 23 2018
Orange County's 2017 Annual Report
Click the cover below to read our 2017 Annual Report.
Read MoreJanuary 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 ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 25 2018
Look What We Did Together in 2017
A year of highlights from Eddy Ameen, PhD, National Board Chair Your support and involvement in our mission has helped make 2017 a standout ...
Read MoreJanuary 26 2018
Number of Homeless Students in Orange County for 2016-17
There are over 27,000 homeless students (grades K-12) in our Orange County schools. Please keep in mind that these numbers do not include: - ...
Read MoreFebruary 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 ...
Read MoreMarch 12 2018
Volunteers Making A Difference in Silicon Valley
Our Outreach Center, The Village, is open 5 days a week, where our volunteers help homeless youth for a couple of hours showing support and lending ...
Read MoreMarch 15 2018
Sarah's Story: A Volunteer That's Been There
I missed school a lot from a young age. When I was in elementary school, I remember missing over a year of school because my family was dealing with ...
Read MoreMarch 15 2018
Sarah's Story: A Volunteer That's Been There
I missed school a lot from a young age. When I was in elementary school, I remember missing over a year of school because my family was dealing with ...
Read MoreMarch 16 2018
StandUp For Kids - Worcester announcements
StandUp For Kids Outreach Center hours have changed. We're now open Monday and Wednesdays from 4 - 6 pm. We may stay open longer if ...
Read MoreMarch 26 2018
Kitsap County Thanks Northwest Derby Company
On Saturday March 24th, the Northwest Derby Company invited StandUp For Kids - Kitsap County to be a guest at their bout, held at Skateland in ...
Read MoreApril 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 ...
Read MoreApril 12 2018
JCPenney Comes Together to StandUp For Kids
The JCPenney of Westminster came together to help us give five of our kids the opportunity to get the everyday necessities they need. Lori, the ...
Read MoreApril 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 ...
Read MoreApril 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 ...
Read MoreApril 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 ...
Read MoreMay 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 ...
Read MoreMay 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 ...
Read MoreMay 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 ...
Read MoreMay 29 2018
Orange County 2018 Gala Recap
The volunteers lined the entrance, ready to greet the 200+ guests. The room was sparkling with silky tablecloths, big beautiful centerpieces with ...
Read MoreJune 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 ...
Read MoreJune 20 2018
3 Key Homelessness Updates in the U.S. This Week
By Zack Johnston The Western United States is experiencing some of the worst homelessness in decades, and we don’t seem to be finding a ...
Read MoreJune 20 2018
3 Key Homelessness Updates in the U.S. This Week
By Zack Johnston The Western United States is experiencing some of the worst homelessness in decades, and we don’t seem to be finding a ...
Read MoreJune 22 2018
Join StandUp For Kids - San Diego New Volunteer Training!
StandUp For Kids - San Diego has scheduled our next volunteer training. Saturday July 7, 20181:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Our drop in center is open 6 ...
Read MoreJune 22 2018
Join StandUp For Kids - San Diego New Volunteer Training!
StandUp For Kids - San Diego has scheduled our next volunteer training. Saturday July 7, 20181:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Our drop in center is open 6 ...
Read MoreJune 26 2018
Thanks from Kitsap County
The Fred Meyer Reward Sweep & Food Drive was a huge success! Here are our fabulous results from the Bremerton Store. Total new rewards ...
Read MoreJuly 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 ...
Read MoreJuly 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 ...
Read MoreJuly 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 ...
Read MoreJuly 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 ...
Read MoreJuly 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 ...
Read MoreJuly 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 ...
Read MoreJuly 26 2018
StandUp For Kids 2017 Annual Report
Our 2017 Annual Report is now available to view or download on our website. "Our central responsibility is to our nation’s young people ...
Read MoreJuly 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 ...
Read MoreAugust 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 ...
Read MoreAugust 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 ...
Read MoreAugust 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 ...
Read MoreAugust 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 ...
Read MoreAugust 28 2018
Orange County Entrepreneur Program
Building Future Business Owners While StandUp For Kids is always busy at work doing street outreach, mentoring, and helping to secure housing and ...
Read MoreAugust 31 2018
Our National Conference is Less Than a Month Away!
The StandUp For Kids National Conference is a highlight of the year, and something you will remember for the rest of your life. It is the biggest ...
Read MoreSeptember 17 2018
Join us at Eddy V’s Wildfish in Newport Beach on October 25
Mark your calendars! The next StandUp For Kids - Orange County event is coming up at Thursday, October 25th. From 6-8 pm, you’ll enjoy live ...
Read MoreSeptember 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 ...
Read MoreSeptember 19 2018
Hope With A Voice
By Ryan Kincaid In recent years, Orange County’s homelessness problem has been discussed and reviewed ...
Read MoreSeptember 24 2018
Meet Clara, Our New Accounting Clerk
Meet Clara Barton, our new Accounting Clerk. She started working with us at the National Office last week. Learn more about her in her own words ...
Read MoreSeptember 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 ...
Read MoreSeptember 26 2018
A Special Kitsap County Thank You
A special thank you to Katrina and her team from Kitsap Tennis And Athletic Center for doing a fantastic job on their food drive. They ...
Read MoreOctober 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 ...
Read MoreOctober 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 ...
Read MoreOctober 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 ...
Read MoreOctober 25 2018
Meet Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Brian Haslip
By Vanity Robinson The longevity of volunteers and staff allows StandUp For Kids to serve our youth with incomparable levels of trust in local ...
Read MoreOctober 30 2018
OC Student Spotlight - Melany Sanchez
By Ryan Kincaid For many students, after-school programs are a time to receive assistance with their studies. For others, it’s an opportunity ...
Read MoreOctober 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 ...
Read MoreNovember 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 ...
Read MoreNovember 9 2018
Communities Leading By Example
By Ryan Kincaid As election season has come and gone, we often find ourselves wondering, “What’s next?” In the case of StandUp For ...
Read MoreNovember 9 2018
Communities Leading By Example
By Ryan Kincaid As election season has come and gone, we often find ourselves wondering, “What’s next?” In the case of StandUp For ...
Read MoreNovember 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 ...
Read MoreNovember 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 ...
Read MoreNovember 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 ...
Read MoreNovember 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 ...
Read MoreNovember 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 ...
Read MoreNovember 29 2018
SUFK - San Diego Thanks Longfellow Elementary Students
Special thanks to Longfellow Elementary 5th Grade Spanish Immersion Students who joined with us during National Homeless Youth Awareness month by ...
Read MoreDecember 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 ...
Read MoreDecember 11 2018
Evive Partners With StandUp For Kids - Chicago To Keep The Lights On In Lakeview
Since its inception in 2009, StandUp For Kids (SUFK) - Chicago has welcomed volunteers from the city to help in its mission: ending the cycle of ...
Read MoreDecember 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 ...
Read MoreDecember 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 ...
Read MoreDecember 28 2018
Thank You Federal Managers Association Chapter 14
StandUp For Kids - Kitsap County were graciously invited to be a guest of the Federal Managers Association Chapter 14 at Puget Sound Naval Base in ...
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