by Will Schatz | Dec 3, 2019 | National
Post updated 10/7/2020 to reflect Maria’s new endeavors and current photograph. Maria “Ria” Raquel Thomas, a teenage entrepreneur, Youtuber and philanthropist, has been appointed our first National Youth Ambassador. When appointed, Ria said,...
by Will Schatz | Sep 22, 2019 | National
Starting Friday September 27, the entire StandUp for Kids family — from outreach volunteers, local leaders, and executive directors, to donors, national board, and staff — will convene in San Antonio, Texas for mark our 29th year, and partake in one very...
by Will Schatz | Aug 28, 2019 | National
Colleen O’Neill joins StandUp for Kids with more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, management and high-level development, community building and long-term partnership cultivation. Colleen also a has a strong personal tie to the mission, from...
by Will Schatz | Aug 9, 2019 | National, Orange County
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. Studies on California campuses tell us that 4% of UC students, 12% of CSU students, and nearly 20% of community...
by Will Schatz | Jul 24, 2019 | National
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 new logo captures the awesome potential of young lives when they know care, feel loved, and have the support they need to...
by Will Schatz | May 23, 2019 | Atlanta, National
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 Kids Mentor Program. The program meets with homeless and at risk students in high schools across Atlanta, Gwinnett...
