by Will Schatz | Dec 4, 2018 | Olympia
How did you meet StandUp For Kids? At Artesian Well in August 2018 through an outreach event when you brought musical instruments. I was at Purple House but I kept seeing fliers and was drawn to the idea of peer counseling. I did not like staying in...
by Will Schatz | Sep 24, 2018 | Olympia
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 were living on the street in downtown Olympia when they saw the StandUp For Kids street outreach team and decided to...
by Will Schatz | Nov 22, 2017 | National, Olympia
Volunteer Spotlight If given the opportunity to help youth experiencing homelessness, how far would you be willing to go? How many hours would you be willing to put in to make sure homeless youth are safe? Meet Irene. She has volunteered with our program in Olympia...
by Will Schatz | Feb 27, 2017 | Olympia
AmeriCorp and StandUp For Kids – Olympia brought a safe place for homeless youth and young adults on Marting Luther King Jr. Day. Twenty-six youth and young adults were served, we distributed 4 camp packs, 6 tents, 7 tarps, 6 ropes, 10 flashlights, 7 sleeping...
