Blog - 2019
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 ...
Read MoreMay 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 ...
Read MoreMay 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 ...
Read MoreMay 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 ...
Read MoreMay 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 ...
Read MoreMay 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 ...
Read MoreMay 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 ...
Read MoreMay 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 ...
Read MoreMay 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 & ...
Read MoreApril 10 2019
Calling the Nation to Action with 48 Hours on the Streets
For Immediate Release Contact: Juanita MitchellPhone: [email protected] STANDUP FOR KIDS CALLS THE NATION TO ACTIONIN ...
Read MoreApril 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 ...
Read MoreApril 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 ...
Read MoreMarch 27 2019
Ten Years Since First Volunteering, Sean Reflects On Quite A Path
By Sean Dollard As an undergrad, I had the opportunity to volunteer with StandUp For Kids - Miami. I sought out the opportunity, in part, to remember ...
Read MoreMarch 27 2019
Ten Years Since First Volunteering, Sean Reflects On Quite A Path
By Sean Dollard As an undergrad, I had the opportunity to volunteer with StandUp For Kids - Miami. I sought out the opportunity, in part, to remember ...
Read MoreMarch 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 ...
Read MoreMarch 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 ...
Read MoreMarch 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 ...
Read MoreFebruary 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 ...
Read MoreJanuary 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 ...
Read MoreJanuary 24 2019
ICPH 2018 Year In Review
The Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness (ICPH) recently released their 2018: Year in Review, summing up their topics and findings over ...
Read MoreFebruary 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 ...
Read MoreFebruary 6 2019
Update: House of Hope - Phase 1
StandUp for Kids - Orange County We are excited to announce that we have found a location to start phase 1 of our House of Hope ...
Read MoreFebruary 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 ...
Read MoreFebruary 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, ...
Read MoreFebruary 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 ...
Read MoreFebruary 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 ...
Read MoreFebruary 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 ...
Read MoreJune 11 2019
Thank You Local 282!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County What a surprise from Local 282! This local union, located in Bremerton, has been operating since 1901. Lisa ...
Read MoreJuly 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 ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 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 ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 24 2019
StandUp for Kids Has a New Look
After nearly thirty years of serving youth in need, we are thrilled to announce that the StandUp for Kids brand had a makeover! Youth-Centered Our ...
Read MoreJuly 26 2019
Krysta: A Young Girl's Journey From Hopeless To Hopeful
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Krysta thought that no one cared enough to help her. Then she found StandUp for Kids. For the past three ...
Read MoreJuly 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 ...
Read MoreAugust 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. ...
Read MoreAugust 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. ...
Read MoreAugust 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 ...
Read MoreAugust 23 2019
Jordan and Jacob: A Couple’s Path to a Better Life
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Living on the streets tore 21-year-old Jordan’s and 24-year-old Jacob’s lives apart. The couple had ...
Read MoreAugust 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 ...
Read MoreAugust 28 2019
StandUp for Kids Appoints New National Development Director
Colleen O’Neill joins StandUp for Kids with more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, management and high-level development, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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 ...
Read MoreSeptember 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 ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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, ...
Read MoreSeptember 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 ...
Read MoreSeptember 26 2019
Hope for Dilan
StandUp for Kids - Orange County For youth in difficult circumstances, often it’s because of things they cannot control. But for UCLA ...
Read MoreNovember 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 ...
Read MoreNovember 27 2019
A Successful Start to the Holidays!
StandUp for Kids - Olympia/Thurston CountyAfter a few hours of dedicated volunteer work resulting in 200+ beautifully wrapped gifts, our StandUp For ...
Read MoreDecember 2 2019
A Special Thanksgiving!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County Express Employment Professionals made an amazing presentation to our Executive Director, Margaret Rodriguez, ...
Read MoreDecember 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, ...
Read MoreDecember 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 ...
Read MoreDecember 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 ...
Read MoreDecember 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 ...
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