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...
by Will Schatz | Feb 12, 2021 | Orange County
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 to be highlighted and acknowledged. Their commitment and kindness have helped ease the burden for our youth...
by Will Schatz | Jan 20, 2021 | Orange County
StandUp for Kids – Orange County In every thriving community is a stabilizing force or “secret sauce.” That “secret sauce” for Costa Mesa is Trellis. Trellis is a Costa Mesa nonprofit organization whose mission is to facilitate a...
by Will Schatz | Jan 8, 2021 | Orange County
StandUp for Kids – Orange County Born in Santa Ana and raised in Anaheim, Jeffrey’s life has been one of struggle – but also persistence. Growing up, he and his four siblings went from the care of their abusive mother to their abusive stepfather, and...
