Blog Archive | StandUp For Kids

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 ...

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 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” ...

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 ...

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 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 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 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 ...

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. ...

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 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 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 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 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, ...

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 ...

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 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 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 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, ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 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 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 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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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