StandUp News

Our Drop In Center

February is a big month for StandUp For Kids - Houston. We are proud to be opening our drop-in center Friday nights. Kids can come get dinner, clothing, food and hygiene supplies as well as help with finding jobs and other services. Our volunteers and our kids are very excited about this big ...

San Diego Is A Winner Again!

"A little before Thanksgiving each year Fortune 421 produces our Bowling for Turkey event. The event raises awareness and funds for Thanksgiving dinner and general needs for homeless youth of San Diego. The event takes place at East Village Tavern & Bowl and is home to the annual Industry ...

Silicon Valley Tech Company Helping The Homeless

Being in the heart of Silicon Valley, all this wealth and support of technology companies would be awesome. Being an all-volunteer organization, we can use more help to support our daily needs, the kids on the street and our outreach center, the Village.Intel Corporation, employees from the ...

Student Brings Family & Community Together through Food Donations

At 10 years old -- and just a few days shy of her eleventh birthday -- Sophie Horst already knows the definition of community service. A District of Columbia resident and a student at Sidwell Friends School, Sophie recently put together 50 snack packs (totaling about $300) for the local ...