Blog - 2020
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 ...
Read MoreApril 8 2020
Why I StandUp!
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Meet Kristin Taylor, one of our dedicated, caring volunteers making a difference during these times when our kids ...
Read MoreApril 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 ...
Read MoreApril 7 2020
Our Youth Need Our Support. Will You Help?
StandUp for Kids - Thurston County Over the past month, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has risen drastically in Olympia, grocery stores are ...
Read MoreApril 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 ...
Read MoreApril 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 ...
Read MoreApril 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 ...
Read MoreMarch 24 2020
Updated Outreach Center Information
StandUp for Kids - Worcester Starting March 17th - Center times are closed. 2 volunteers have been available set up a time to meet youths ...
Read MoreMarch 24 2020
Santa Clara Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Is Helping Local Homeless Youth
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley If you are raising your kids in our public-school system, you probably heard about or even been an active PTA ...
Read MoreMarch 19 2020
Volunteer Uses His Sub Shop To Serve Free Lunches During School Closure
Zero's Subs Schools across Virginia will be closed for at least the next two weeks. Because many students get at least one meal at school, many ...
Read MoreMarch 19 2020
Volunteer Uses His Sub Shop To Serve Free Lunches During School Closure
Zero's Subs Schools across Virginia will be closed for at least the next two weeks. Because many students get at least one meal at school, many ...
Read MoreMarch 18 2020
A Kitsap Thank You
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County A special shout out to Dana Post, owner of Life Changing Real Estate. Dana’s brokerage house is Keller ...
Read MoreMarch 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 ...
Read MoreMarch 11 2020
Angel, Once Homeless but Never Forgotten!
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Angel has been one of our most consistent youth at StandUp for Kids-Silicon Valley. He is incredibly hard working, ...
Read MoreMarch 10 2020
Looking Back on 30 Years: Jennifer's Story
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Like many who have come to StandUp for Kids, Jennifer Aubrey's story is ...
Read MoreMarch 8 2020
Meet our New National Executive Director and Board Leaders
The StandUp for Kids board of directors emerged from its February 21st meeting in Houston with exciting news: It named a national executive director ...
Read MoreMarch 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 Huntzinger, with ...
Read MoreJanuary 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 ...
Read MoreJanuary 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 ...
Read MoreJanuary 22 2020
Meet Brian
StandUp for Kids - National Few stories are as emblematic of StandUp for Kids desire to positively impact the lives of homeless ...
Read MoreJanuary 22 2020
January is National Mentoring Month
StandUp for Kids - National The arrival of the month of January brings with it a renewed focus on youth guidance and mentorship. Since its inception ...
Read MoreJanuary 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 ...
Read MoreJanuary 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 ...
Read MoreJanuary 23 2020
Compassion is Contagious Award
StandUp for Kids - Olympia/Thurston County This month we were honored as the Lacey City Council recognized our Olympia/Thurston County chapter ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 27 2020
Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign
Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What's more, the company has decided to ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 29 2020
Kia Calls For Nationwide Blitz Against Youth Homelessness In Super Bowl Campaign
News provided by Kia Motors America Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and ...
Read MoreJanuary 22 2020
Meet Brian
StandUp for Kids - National Few stories are as emblematic of StandUp for Kids desire to positively impact the lives of homeless ...
Read MoreJanuary 22 2020
January is National Mentoring Month
StandUp for Kids - National The arrival of the month of January brings with it a renewed focus on youth guidance and mentorship. Since its inception ...
Read MoreJanuary 31 2020
Duckie's Story and Denver Spotlights
StandUp for Kids - Denver Yes, we are small, but we are mighty for sure and as the “Starfish story” (see below) goes...even if ...
Read MoreJanuary 31 2020
Duckie's Story and Denver Spotlights
StandUp for Kids - Denver Yes, we are small, but we are mighty for sure and as the “Starfish story” (see below) goes...even if ...
Read MoreFebruary 6 2020
2019 Year in Review
StandUp for Kids - Orange County This is an exciting time at StandUp for Kids as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary. While the organization has ...
Read MoreFebruary 11 2020
Buy or Sell a Home and Support A Kid in Need!
StandUp for Kids - Olympia/Thurston County We so excited to announce this new partnership with Commission for Kids! Commission for Kids is ...
Read MoreFebruary 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 ...
Read MoreFebruary 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 ...
Read MoreFebruary 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 ...
Read MoreFebruary 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 ...
Read MoreFebruary 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 ...
Read MoreFebruary 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 ...
Read MoreFebruary 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 ...
Read MoreFebruary 25 2020
Making a Difference! Meet our Volunteer Caroline.
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Our volunteers are a life support for our kids. We cannot do what we do without them. We want you to ...
Read MoreApril 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 ...
Read MoreApril 30 2020
The Impact - Volunteering In Silicon Valley
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Today, we would like to highlight one of StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley’s longest participating ...
Read MoreMay 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 ...
Read MoreMay 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 ...
Read MoreMay 13 2020
Adopting Hope
StandUp for Kids - Olympia/Thurston County Adopt a pet, Adopt a highway, Adopt a child in need, Adopt a homeless youth. They have the same needs, ...
Read MoreMay 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 ...
Read MoreMay 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 ...
Read MoreMay 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 ...
Read MoreJune 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 ...
Read MoreJune 5 2020
COVID-19 from a College Student Perspective
StandUp for Kids - Orange County We can all agree on one thing right now. These times are strange. Everything has been impacted by COVID-19 and we ...
Read MoreJune 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 ...
Read MoreJune 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 ...
Read MoreJune 18 2020
Our Statement and Actions for Racial Equity
StandUp for Kids proclaims that Black lives matter and commits to seven action steps. Where we come ...
Read MoreJune 18 2020
Our Statement and Actions for Racial Equity
StandUp for Kids proclaims that Black lives matter and commits to seven action steps. Where we come ...
Read MoreJune 18 2020
Our Statement and Actions for Racial Equity
StandUp for Kids proclaims that Black lives matter and commits to seven action steps. Where we come ...
Read MoreJune 24 2020
Celebrate Peace, Love and Respect with Mario Rocha
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Mario has been a role model for over 5 years with StandUp for Kids – Silicon Valley. With his love for ...
Read MoreJune 30 2020
A Ray of Light in the Dark: The Unfinished Story of Alex
StandUp for Kids - Orange County While his middle school classmates were participating in school sports or learning to play an instrument, Alex was ...
Read MoreJuly 2 2020
Partner Spotlight: Moms Against Poverty
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Despite an unexpected and prolonged crisis that has upended so much, StandUp for Kids - Orange County has remained ...
Read MoreJuly 3 2020
Partner Spotlight: 449 Recovery
StandUp for Kids - Orange County After winning his battle against substance abuse and getting sober in 2009, Vito Tassone is now the co-founder of ...
Read MoreJuly 10 2020
July 2020 Supporter Spotlight: Rich Vedas
StandUp for Kids - Orange County StandUp for Kids - Orange County would like to take a step back and spotlight the efforts of its volunteers, ...
Read MoreJuly 13 2020
Seeking a National Development Director
Our national office is currently hiring a Development Director! BASICS Direct Supervision: National Executive Director Supervises: Contract ...
Read MoreJuly 13 2020
Seeking a National Development Director
Our national office is currently hiring a Development Director! BASICS Direct Supervision: National Executive Director Supervises: Contract ...
Read MoreJuly 14 2020
UnitedHealth Group Steps Up in Support of Homeless Youth with StandUp for Kids
StandUp for Kids - Orange County UnitedHealth Group is one of America’s largest health care companies with a mission to help people live ...
Read MoreJuly 17 2020
Thank You EHL Insurance!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap CountyA special shout out to EHL Insurance in Poulsbo for selecting our chapter as charity of the month. We have received ...
Read MoreJuly 17 2020
The Power of a Helping Hand: Michelle’s Path to Reclaiming Her Life
StandUp for Kids - Orange CountyMichelle looked directly into the camera, smiled, and reflected, “she uplifted my spirit that day”. ...
Read MoreJuly 29 2020
Rising to the Challenge - Staff Member Xiomara Orozco
StandUp for Kids - Orange County The COVID-19 pandemic is constantly evolving, with cases on the rise. We are surrounded by uncertainty when it comes ...
Read MoreJuly 29 2020
Partner Spotlight: Fairmont Preparatory Academy
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Each day, StandUp for Kids - Orange County strives to make a difference in the lives of homeless and ...
Read MoreAugust 3 2020
Thank You Flourish Arbonne Foundation!
StandUp for Kids - Kitsap County HURRAY!!!!!! Flourish Arbonne Foundation has provided us with a fantastic grant of products to our homeless and ...
Read MoreAugust 4 2020
Seabreeze Management Company and CEO Isaiah Henry Partners with StandUp for Kids
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Seabreeze visited our Anaheim center and brought dinner to our kids 30 years ago, Seabreeze was created as a ...
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