How Everyday Empathy Can Help People Experiencing Homelessness Homelessness is an ever-growing concern in communities across the country. Even as legislators and policy makers push for long-term change, we can all make a real impact locally through simple acts of...
On March 31st, International Day of Transgender Visibility will celebrate transgender people around the world while raising awareness of the systemic prejudice they can receive. In a society where acceptance and support can be scarce, transgender people are...
Meet Michele Cabania, one of our longest dedicated volunteers with StandUp For Kids-Silicon Valley. Since #SUFKSV opened the doors for the first Outreach Center, The Village, in downtown San Jose, Michele has been a regular face for homeless youth. Born and...
Meet Rebecca, one of our Outreach Leads of StandUp For Kids - Silicon Valley. Rebecca is a Bay Area native, born and raised from Redwood City to Gilroy into San Jose. Living in the area for so long, she sees the changes in the last 30 plus years and describes that she...
#TeamSiliconValley is back for our 4th Annual StandUp and Move event this November (National Homeless Youth Awareness Month). Here's your chance to bond with your team as you walk, run, bike, wheel, skate, dance, and move to help our mission to end youth...
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley is getting ready for their annual 48 Hours event at the end of April. As part of this campaign we interviewed Kerry about volunteering at StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley, her views,...
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley What drives people to be devoted, committed and consistent to show up and have a positive impact on homeless youth? Meet Catherine Pham, or Cat for short, a full time working mom of a toddler and our amazing Outreach...
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley As the second year of the pandemic is ended, we want to look back at 2021, and reflect on the challenges, surprises and hopes of fundraising for those in need. Did you know that StandUp For Kids - Silicon Valley (#SUFKSV) is...
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Dr. King once stated, “Life's most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?'” This question is what drives StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley’s volunteer, Jeannette...
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Although so many things were different last year, one thing was not... Homeless Youth Need Support! StandUp For Kids - Silicon Valley (#SUFKSV) is completely self-funded and therefore relies on the generosity of our community....