StandUp for Kids - Orange County Early Life Now 19 years old, Andy grew up in Santa Ana, where he remembers facing most of his struggles alongside his mom. There were financial hardships, and because of this, they had to accommodate and adjust to life. Sharing...
StandUp for Kids - Orange County This past weekend, our Christmas party was filled with creative ways to celebrate the holidays in a way that brought all who attended, young or old, joy. The event was generously sponsored by Seabreeze Management, a local...
StandUp for Kids - Orange County When children are young, they dream of being doctors, firefighters, or even astronauts. However, for Billy Huynh, his dream of telling a compelling story started in middle school. Billy is a writer in our communications...
StandUp for Kids - Orange County The past year has been a difficult time filled with its fair share of uncertainties and unease. It is especially the case for much homeless youth, who face additional challenges. While the pandemic had put a pause on many things,...
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Back in September 2020, we shared how StandUp for Kids, in collaboration with the county of Orange, made a groundbreaking move in the way we serve youth experiencing homelessness in Orange County. Through the tireless efforts of...
StandUp for Kids - Orange County As Dina approaches the end of her time in high school, she can't help but reflect on a journey that has seen her overcome so much. To her admittance, the eighteen-year-old StandUp for Kids - Orange County youth who lives doubled...
StandUp for Kids - Orange County The glamorous world of celebrities and social media influencers may seem far from a nonprofit that strives to end youth homelessness. Still, these two worlds can and do connect - in our case, thanks to the tireless efforts of our...
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Dylan, a 20-year-old youth in our program, recently spoke at our StandUp for Kids Car Show. His experience in public speaking comes from his seven years attending Al-Anon/Alateen – a group offering recovery-related programs...
StandUp for Kids - Orange County StandUp for Kids - Orange County is comprised of volunteers, donors, and staff who all dedicate their time to helping disadvantaged and at-risk youth. Without their commitment, StandUp for Kids wouldn’t be able to support...
StandUp for Kids - Orange County “She cared about every single person - especially the people who had it the hardest.” “The most energetic, stubborn, artistic person I knew.” “Everybody loved her.” “Little artistic...