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Meet Iris: From Couch Surfing to Home Sweet Home
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
Meet one of our recently housed youth, Iris! She had been struggling with housing insecurity, couch surfing (sleeping on friend's couches), while trying to find a place to rent. She is currently attending college and working, so finding stable housing ...
July 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Jason Chon
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
At StandUp for Kids, our primary purpose is to serve the homeless and at-risk youth population by addressing many different aspects of their lives. At our outreach centers, we focus on teaching and mentoring youth on various meaningful life and academic ...
Wheely Great Car Show – OC’s 3rd Annual Car Show Recap
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
This past June 18, we hosted our 3rd annual car show sponsored by KIA of Irvine at The Crossing Church. We want to thank The Crossing Church for the donated venue and KIA of Irvine for the support! We had a significant turnout, with many different car ...
LGBTQIA+ Youth Homelessness
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Affects LGBTQIA+Youth’s Potential for an Accepting Successful Future
One in four young transgender adults (between ages 18 through 25) endure homelessness. About 12.5% of the 18 through 25-year old age ...