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What ‘Back to School’ Means For Youth Experiencing Homelessness
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
As we get closer to the end of summer, the air is filled with excitement from the changing season, and the stores are filled with people as everyone rushes to prepare for the new school year. Suppose you remember those times in your young life. In that ...
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 ...