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StandUp in Action for Mental Health

StandUp for Kids - National is the 2023 theme of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, which seeks to raise awareness about behavioral health, support those struggling with mental illness, educate the public on policies, and help break the stigma that surrounds talking about it. As ...

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 ...