by Will Schatz | Jul 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
StandUp For Kids – Thurston County This month we would like to spotlight our wonderful volunteer, Ann Heitkemper! Ann began volunteering with StandUp For Kids – Thurston County in April of 2019 and has made a big positive impact in the lives of many of our...
by Will Schatz | Apr 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
StandUp for Kids – Thurston County/Olympia Kicking off our volunteer highlight this week is Adrienne Nelson! Adrienne started volunteering with StandUp for Kids just about a year ago and is now serving as our Director of Kid Support. She is wonderfully...
by Will Schatz | Apr 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
StandUp For Kids – Thurston County/OlympiaBy Maija Sandberg “I’m in here!! It’s me! It’s you! It’s you!!,” a small clear voice called out from somewhere in the corner of a field of orderly green and blue tents. We’d been...
by Will Schatz | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
This blog post was written by StandUp for Kids – Olympia/Thurston CountyIn short, tell us who you are. I’m a community member, artist, and organizer. I believe in the strength of connectivity. Intentional communication fosters specific action and lasting...
by Will Schatz | Dec 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
How did you meet StandUp For Kids? At Artesian Well in August 2018 through an outreach event when you brought musical instruments. I was at Purple House but I kept seeing fliers and was drawn to the idea of peer counseling. I did not like staying in...
by Will Schatz | Sep 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
How a helping hand changes lives Richmond and his girlfriend were living with her sister until they got kicked out, along with their baby girl. They were living on the street in downtown Olympia when they saw the StandUp For Kids street outreach team and decided to...
