Food is love—and thanks to our amazing community of donors, our youth feel that love in every bite. Last Friday, 20 pizzas were generously donated, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our mentoring night. Youth gathered to share a meal, build trust through...
Mentoring Nights at StandUp for Kids – San Diego are more than just another evening—they're a lifeline. They’re a chance for youth experiencing homelessness to feel safe, supported, and seen. And at the heart of every mentoring night is something powerful: you—our...
We’re excited to officially announce our newest collaboration—StandUp for Kids – San Diego has partnered with the Youth Assistance Coalition, and the positive impact has already begun to ripple through the community. Friday night marked our kickoff with young people...
We are thrilled to announce that StandUp For Kids San Diego has been selected as one of the recipients of Qualcomm’s Social Impact giving initiative grants. With a generous contribution of $50,000 USD from Qualcomm, our mission to end the cycle of homelessness for...
Photo: Vulture and Courtesy of the Studios Jim Carrey: Two-time golden globe award winner, multi-millionaire, The Truman Show... These are some of the thoughts that typically come to mind when picturing this famous actor and comedian. However, his life wasn't...
With the start of July, summer becomes more apparent. While many people look forward to these months to enjoy the heat and go to the beach, not everyone has the luxury of being able to cool off in the ocean or stay in air-conditioned areas while it's hot outside. For...
A HUGE THANK YOU goes to the team from Mill Creek Residential (https://millcreekplaces.com/) who recently dedicated an entire day to supporting StandUp for Kids San Diego! On June 11th, the energetic team of five from Mill Creek (L to R: Jordan Mays, Bryan Nord,...
The PATH Interscholastic Leadership Team (PILT) visited us once again bearing gifts. This time they brought sleeping bags, journals, socks, hygiene kits, and first-aid items collected through various drives, projects, and fundraisers at their schools. Minori (next to...
Brayden Pape, the CEO of The PATH Interscholastic Leadership Team (PILT) and a senior at Helix Charter High School, brought in 30 sleeping bags, deodorant, and notebooks that were donated by Helix High School students and teachers. Thank you to Brayden and the...
StandUp for Kids - San Diego Trying to fix San Diego's homeless problem during a pandemic and economic uncertainty is a monumental task. There are still thousands in need of housing, and it's especially tough for over 900 of those individuals under the...