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StandUp For Kids Resources on DACA

This post is being updated regularly since appearing September 6. "If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much" - Marian Wright Edelman SInce 1990, our work has been about supporting any unaccompanied young person under the stars who experiences homelessness. We were ...

Kitsap’s Gift Ideas for Homeless Youth

Here's what our youth in Kitsap County, Washington most need this winter:  Clothing items Sweatshirts (adult small, medium, large) Hooded sweatshirts (adult small, medium, large) Sweatpants with pockets (adult small, medium, large) Knit caps (adult) Gloves (adult small, ...

Help StandUp For Kids raise $7500 on #GivingTuesday

There's a trifecta of shopping days right after Thanksgiving. First comes Black Friday, then Cyber Monday and then comes a day you might not be as familiar with -- #GivingTuesday! What's #GivingTuesday? It's a national movement! A global day of giving powered by ...

How Brandon Sees It

Brandon’s Story: In His Words I’m just a normal guy who grew up in Santa Ana and just wanted to work to earn my way through life.  It’s funny because at first, I wanted to prove to everyone that I could live on my own and I did.  I was making my own money, living ...