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Meet Wes, Tucson’s new Director of Fund Development!

StandUp for Kids - Tucson Wes Moulton grew up in rural West Texas. After high school, he attended Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX, majoring in Biology and Chemistry. After graduation, he worked in formula development in pharmaceutical compounding in Texas before moving to Tucson, AZ ...

LoveSac Entrepreneur, Shawn Nelson, Provides Comfort to Newly Housed Youth

StandUp for Kids - Orange County Shawn Nelson, founder of LoveSac, an American furniture retailer generously donated furniture to StandUp for Kids! LoveSac’s contribution has impacted our youth by providing furniture that is not only comfortable but will last a lifetime.  Shawn ...

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 ...