Because of You

Angel is a beautiful 20-year-old with three babies and quite a story – one with a happy ending, we hope, although the journey is just getting started. Angel (not her real name) had a hard beginning. She was molested at 12 by her mother’s boyfriend. Shortly...

Cassie’s Story, in Her Own Words

I was about 15 or 16 years old when I first heard about StandUp For Kids.  A few friends I was hanging out with introduced it to me.  I’ve been coming to the StandUp For Kids Outreach Center for almost seven years now and they have helped me since...

48 Hours – San Diego Style

Why “48 Hours”? The first 48 hours a kid is out on the streets are crucial. They are the most vulnerable, scared, alone and often victims of crime or assault. Our goal with every 48 Hours event is to promote awareness and also help as many kids as we...

Coming to StandUp For Kids Feels Like Coming Home

That’s how it felt when I first met the amazing volunteers and kids at StandUp For Kids my Junior year of college, and that’s how it felt again when I returned this year as a Senior in college leading the new group of 11 New York City college students that...

San Diego Is A Winner Again!

“A little before Thanksgiving each year Fortune 421 produces our Bowling for Turkey event. The event raises awareness and funds for Thanksgiving dinner and general needs for homeless youth of San Diego. The event takes place at East Village Tavern & Bowl and...