by Will Schatz | Apr 12, 2018 | Orange County
The JCPenney of Westminster came together to help us give five of our kids the opportunity to get the everyday necessities they need. Lori, the JCPenney general manager, loved our mission and received a $1,000 grant from corporate to help our kids. We honored...
by Will Schatz | Apr 9, 2018 | Orange County
Living here in Orange County, it’s easy to get distracted by the beautiful beaches, sports cars and wealth that is in abundance in sunny southern California, but the ever-increasing cost of living makes it very challenging for many of our residents to survive....
by Will Schatz | Mar 15, 2018 | National, Orange County
I missed school a lot from a young age. When I was in elementary school, I remember missing over a year of school because my family was dealing with a huge tragedy and homelessness. My mom raised me by herself and there was never a stable place for us. She tried her...
by Will Schatz | Feb 19, 2018 | Orange County
T’keyah is a hard-working bubbly spirit whose life fell off track as she was trying to get to a better place. At 24-years-old she found herself sleeping on the floor of an apartment until StandUp For Kids came along. Moving to Newport Beach from Bakersfield,...
by Will Schatz | Jan 26, 2018 | Orange County
There are over 27,000 homeless students (grades K-12) in our Orange County schools. Please keep in mind that these numbers do not include: – Students that do not identify due to shame and/or fear, – Youth that are not in school due to their...
by Will Schatz | Jan 23, 2018 | Orange County
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