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Rising Above: Jason’s Inspiring Journey from Loss to Hope and Resilience
Jason's journey has been a testament to the power of resilience and hope. From a young age, he faced more than his fair share of challenges. A few years ago, he lost his mother, a tragedy that left a profound void in his life. Navigating his teenage years without her guidance, Jason took on ...
Making a Difference
How Everyday Empathy Can Help People Experiencing Homelessness
Homelessness is an ever-growing concern in communities across the country. Even as legislators and policy makers push for long-term change, we can all make a real impact locally through simple acts of compassion. By meeting ...
Meg’s Volunteering Story
StandUp for Kids - Chicago
Volunteering at StandUp for Kids has been impactful both ways: the young adults get a place torelax and have some fun and I get to learn about their lives and what they do day to day. Iremember the first day I came and ended up talking to a gang member about how ...
Gerardo’s Volunteering Experience
StandUp for Kids - Chicago Volunteering at StandUp For Kids has given me the opportunity to give back to the community where I grew up and to help out disadvantaged youth that could have easily been me, if I only had made a couple more poor choices in my young life.
My experience with ...