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September 2021 Supporter Spotlight: Billy Huynh
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
When children are young, they dream of being doctors, firefighters, or even astronauts. However, for Billy Huynh, his dream of telling a compelling story started in middle school. Billy is a writer in our communications department. He graduated from ...
The Story of Chief
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
The past year has been a difficult time filled with its fair share of uncertainties and unease. It is especially the case for much homeless youth, who face additional challenges. While the pandemic had put a pause on many things, life went on for ...
Success Is Where Preparation and Opportunity Meet
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
Back in September 2020, we shared how StandUp for Kids, in collaboration with the county of Orange, made a groundbreaking move in the way we serve youth experiencing homelessness in Orange County. Through the tireless efforts of the Director of Program ...
Dina and Her Journey
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
As Dina approaches the end of her time in high school, she can't help but reflect on a journey that has seen her overcome so much. To her admittance, the eighteen-year-old StandUp for Kids - Orange County youth who lives doubled up in an apartment, has ...