Angel’s Journey: From Homelessness to Hope
Angel’s journey with StandUp for Kids began about a year ago, and his story is one of resilience, determination, and growth. When Angel first connected with us, he was already working but struggling with homelessness. Despite facing these challenges, he never gave up.
Angel worked closely ...
StandUp for Kids helps local school with supplies
A StandUp for Kids - Chicago volunteer’s local church parish sponsored a Sharing Ministry Collection of school supply donations. Saint Margaret of Scotland, a school on Chicago’s South Side, needed supplies for the beginning of the school year. Requests were for backpacks, pens and pencils and ...
Providing Food Access to Youth Experiencing Homelessness
We are working hard to connect with our community to bring our Food Access program to those in need. We support youth living on the streets, attending school, college, or living in TAY housing to ensure they have access to food from snacks, groceries, food gift cards, you name it.In ...
From Surviving to Thriving: Chris’ Inspiring Story
Chris’ story is one of strength and determination. As a 20-year-old student at Santa Ana College, he faced the overwhelming challenge of finding stable housing for himself and his younger brother while trying to avoid eviction. Balancing schoolwork, exams, and fees is tough enough—but it’s ...