Isaac’s Story
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
I left home at the age of 17, looking for a better life than living with my mom and stepfather, who verbally and physically abused me. Life on my own was not as easy as I thought it would be, but I felt I had no other choice. Eventually, I went to one of the ...
Meet Creg Parks – Long Time Donor and Advocate of StandUp for Kids
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
Creg Parks has been a donor at StandUp for Kids for over nine years, and we admire his dedication to our mission. He has been working in healthcare for about 30 years doing consulting. He now owns his own company, where he helps and assists doctors, ...
Meet Heaven!
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
Heaven is one of our current youths here at StandUp for Kids. We recently had the pleasure of hearing from her at our Gala. She was able to share her story and how she had been impacted specifically by her mentor, Leslie, who she has been working with for the ...
We Are All Doing This Together!
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley
What drives people to be devoted, committed and consistent to show up and have a positive impact on homeless youth?
Meet Catherine Pham, or Cat for short, a full time working mom of a toddler and our amazing Outreach Coordinator. Cat has been with ...