by Will Schatz | Mar 12, 2018 | Silicon Valley
Our Outreach Center, The Village, is open 5 days a week, where our volunteers help homeless youth for a couple of hours showing support and lending a caring hand. Mario shares his story of one night making a difference. “I’m currently helping Luis...
by Will Schatz | Nov 15, 2017 | Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley: Riches all around us. One of the most expensive cities in the US to live in. Over 2500 homeless youth living on our streets. Can you imagine? Our Director of Training, Mario Rocha, took on the adventure of being homeless for four days. Here...
by Will Schatz | Sep 24, 2017 | National, Silicon Valley
Congratulations to Michele Huntzinger, Executive Director of StandUp For Kids – Silicon Valley, for winning the San Francisco Giants’ Isabelle Lemon Community Spirit Award! “It was a big week for Michele Huntzinger. The San Jose...
by Will Schatz | Aug 23, 2017 | Silicon Valley
Growing up in San Jose wasn’t always easy for Billy. He was born into a dysfunctional family with an alcoholic dad from Guatemala who faced trouble with the law and a mom from Mexico trying to keep a job. His dad was deported in 2010 and the struggles for...
by Will Schatz | Jun 14, 2017 | Silicon Valley
Sunday June 11th Leadership San Jose held an Open House at our outreach center, The Village, that attracted electeds (thanks Ash Kalra and Raul Peralez) and visitors to check out our mission, learn how they can help, volunteer and make a difference. We...
by Will Schatz | Jun 11, 2017 | Silicon Valley
Meet Carl, a youth that comes to our Outreach Center, The Village. “In my opinion The Village is the very definition of human compassion. When I walk through the door I am greeted with hugs, a warm meal, a chance to clean up, get clothes and wash...
