by Will Schatz | Jun 25, 2021 | Orange County
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 importance of STEM education. Not all kids have the same opportunities, but employees at RISA are helping to change...
by Will Schatz | Jun 22, 2021 | Orange County
StandUp for Kids – Orange County The increase in homelessness across the country has quickly turned into a national crisis. As a national organization with a mission to end the cycle of youth homelessness, we are fighting against this alarming trend. There...
by Will Schatz | Apr 30, 2021 | 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, donors, mentors, and partners. We do this because the impact we make daily for homeless and at-risk youth is only...
by Will Schatz | Mar 11, 2021 | Orange County
StandUp for Kids – Orange County For 20-year-old Meeka, growing up has been anything but predictable. Adopted as a toddler, her new parents already had three much-older children of their own. They were always moving, and she was in turn forced to jump from...
by Will Schatz | Mar 5, 2021 | Orange County
StandUp for Kids – Orange County International Women’s Day (March 8th) is about recognizing the achievements, big or small, of women. Heather Tompkins has dedicated her life to helping youth succeed in every way she can – from her career, to...
by Will Schatz | Feb 18, 2021 | Orange County
StandUp for Kids – Orange County One persistent stigma surrounding homelessness is the idea that living on the streets results from laziness or a lack of motivation. But in reality, each situation is different – and blaming those in need simply leads...
