A Season For Giving Thanks – Orange County

By Ryan Kincaid Despite these 80-degree temperatures in Southern California, there’s no denying that the autumn season is upon us. Autumn brings a lot to celebrate: cooler weather, beautiful scenery, Halloween and furthermore, Thanksgiving. There’s certainly a lot to be excited ...

OC Student Spotlight – Melany Sanchez

By Ryan Kincaid For many students, after-school programs are a time to receive assistance with their studies. For others, it’s an opportunity to see their friends past 3 p.m. Finding the perfect balance, however, is what makes these programs most beneficial and enjoyable for the ...

Meet Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Brian Haslip

By Vanity Robinson The longevity of volunteers and staff allows StandUp For Kids to serve our youth with incomparable levels of trust in local communities across the country. Few organizations can compare with our track record of longevity. At the 2018 StandUp For Kids Conference, hosted in ...

Meet our Programs of the Year!

By Vanity Robinson At the 2018 StandUp For Kids national conference, hosted in Atlanta, Georgia, the awards committee sifted through nominations from executive directors around the country for to present four different awards, including Program of the Year (see recent posts in our blog ...