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Looking Back on 30 Years: Andrew

StandUp for Kids - Orange County Andrew is from the Southeast Florida city of Fort Lauderdale and had lived there for the first 15 years of his life. Andrew's childhood was more difficult than most. Andrew lost his mother at the young age of 7 years old. Consequently, Andrew went to live ...

May 2020 Supporter Spotlight: Jeanine Moss

StandUp for Kids - Orange County Homeless youth are always in crisis. Whether it’s a violent home, neglect and abandonment, or a worldwide pandemic, homeless youth can’t “shelter in place.”  That’s the reality Jeanine Moss ...

No Act Of Kindness Is Too Small: Washington Open Elementary School Spreads Kindness

StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Last year, in spring 2019 Washington Open Elementary School in Santa Clara held their first  Community Service Fair on their campus. When the Washington Open Parent Faculty Group (WOPFG) planned the event, Elisha Gariula, President of the WOPFG reached ...

Giving Thursday

StandUp for Kids - San Diego The month of May has been designated as a giving month. Tomorrow is our “Giving Thursday”. StandUp for Kids – San Diego’s mission is to end the cycle of youth homelessness. We do this every day, one youth at a time. Our volunteers are here ...