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We Believe in Housing Not Handcuffs
StandUp For Kids proudly endorses the Housing Not Handcuffs campaign.
"In order to end the crisis of homelessness, the criminalization of homelessness must end immediately. All persons experiencing homelessness should instead have access to affordable housing, education, health ...
Chicago Math and Science Academy Stands Up For Kids!
Chicago Math and Science Academy (CMSA) is a college prep charter school located on 7212 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626.
It's Concert band has won numerous medals in music competitions both as a band and as individuals. The band has featured in performances at various schools and theatre. They ...
Mikaila’s Story
By: Savanna Clevenger
StandUp For Kids is continuing to change the lives of the OC youth. For twenty two year old Mikaila, joining StandUp For Kids has truly changed her life. After joining the program and finding help and hope among her mentors, Mikaila says she is very happy to have found ...
One-on-One with Maggie McWhorter
via Lisa Deaderick at the The San Diego Union-Tribune
Maggie McWhorter, Executive Director of the Oceanside outreach and drop-in center of StandUp For Kids, a national nonprofit to help homeless youths. (Eduardo Contreras / San Diego Union-Tribune)
When Maggie McWhorter started ...