StandUp for Kids - Chicago Starbucks celebrates the annual Global Month of Good in the month of April, where they can use their scale to bring together their partners, customers, non-profit organizations, civic leaders and business partners to dedicate their time and...
What was your biggest worry today? Was it where the money for your next meal was going to come from? Was it where you were going to sleep tonight? Was it where you would be able to shower, if at all? Was it where you would get help? These are just some of the...
Since its inception in 2009, StandUp For Kids (SUFK) - Chicago has welcomed volunteers from the city to help in its mission: ending the cycle of youth homelessness in the city of Chicago. At the drop-in center, open three nights a week, SUFK - Chicago provides youth a...
Summer 2018 Newsletter What’s New in Chicago Summer 2018 has brought a wave of activity for the Purple People in Lakeview. We experience more and more youth coming to us not just for basic needs like food and clothing, but for much needed moral support to help...
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...
Check out WGN's segment on StandUp For Kids - Chicago below, and grab your tickets for Purplepalooza here: Purplepalooza Tickets
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...
LeAnn Rimes shot a video for her song "Give" with a lot of the homeless and street youth that we work with on a daily basis. Check out the video below.
The work we are doing is just so important. There are over 15,000 homeless youth on the streets of Chicago and only about 100 beds available to them in the youth shelters where they feel safe. The craziest part is that it is almost like an invisible problem. Most...