StandUp News
December Roundup of New Resources and Data on Youth Homelessness
Here are some of the newest and highest-quality resources, data, and professional development opportunities that I've pulled together on youth homelessness from some of the tremendous organizations and thinkers I know. Let me know if you have a resource you'd like me to highlight in my next ...
Thank You Kitsap Bank!
Kitsap Bank in Silverdale rocked it this season. We want to thank them and their customers for their generous donations. StandUp For Kids received over 60 pre-packed food bags, each containing a breakfast, a lunch and a dinner as well as a snack. Any youth in Kitsap County will be ...
Because of You
Angel is a beautiful 20-year-old with three babies and quite a story – one with a happy ending, we hope, although the journey is just getting started.
Angel (not her real name) had a hard beginning. She was molested at 12 by her mother's boyfriend. Shortly after that, she was raped by a ...
Meet Felice
Felice (front row, second from left) in her element with some fellow Chicago volunteers and youth participants.
Meet Felice Schlessinger! Since Felice joined the StandUp For Kids - Chicago team just about two years ago, she has poured her heart and soul into our organization and ...