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COVID-19 & the Impact on California’s Homeless Youth
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley
Homeless youth are an already under resourced population & with COVID-19, their ability to pave a path forward has become hamstrung, as evidenced in the September 2020 survey of 312 unaccompanied homeless youth, ages 15-25, across California by the ...
A Life Full of Hope
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
One persistent stigma surrounding homelessness is the idea that living on the streets results from laziness or a lack of motivation. But in reality, each situation is different - and blaming those in need simply leads to a lack of the resources that can ...
February 2021 Supporter Spotlight: Ted Quinn
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
Now more than ever, the work of our volunteers, donors, and mentors at Stand Up for Kids - Orange County deserves to be highlighted and acknowledged. Their commitment and kindness have helped ease the burden for our youth who face adversity each and every ...
Eugene Torres: Hero Volunteer
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley
Hakuna Matata. We all recognize this Swahili phrase, but have you ever met someone who truly embraces & lives its message? Meet Eugene, our self-proclaimed "old soul" volunteer, who is so humble, that when asked how long he's been with us, he said, "I'm ...