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A Virginia Beach nonprofit’s executive director brings awareness to youth homelessness in a unique way

StandUp for Kids - Hampton Roads  VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – StandUp for Kids is fighting an ongoing crisis – youth homelessness. The National Conference of State Legislatures estimates 4.2 million youth and young adults experience homelessness. The Hampton Roads chapter of ...

The Bridge Between Housing and Health

StandUp for Kids - Orange County  Stability is the key to success. A stable and affordable home provides better opportunities and outcomes in regards to employment, health and education. As CalOptima Health CEO Michael Hunn states, “simply put, housing is health”. In an ...

Kerry: A Volunteer Making a Difference

StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley  StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley is getting ready for their annual 48 Hours event at the end of April. As part of this campaign we interviewed Kerry about volunteering at StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley, her views, stereotypes, hopes, and wishes on ...

48 Hours for $48,000

StandUp for Kids - Hampton Roads  The number 48 is such a vital number when talking about homeless youth. Within the first 48 hours of vulnerable youth hitting the street is when you have the best chance of saving them from drugs, prostitution or worse!  Our StandUp for Kids - ...