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....
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Transgender Day of Visibility (#TDOV) is a day we celebrate transgender and gender nonconforming people among us, raise awareness about the struggles they face, and recognize their resilience and accomplishments. We empower you,...
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Over the past 6 years, StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley has faced many challenges in order to support local homeless youth such as: being evicted right after Thanksgiving in 2019, finding a new location for the Outreach Center,...
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Homeless youth are an already under resourced population & with COVID-19, their ability to pave a path forward has become hamstrung, as evidenced in the September 2020 survey of 312 unaccompanied homeless youth, ages 15-25, across...
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Hakuna Matata. We all recognize this Swahili phrase, but have you ever met someone who truly embraces & lives its message? Meet Eugene, our self-proclaimed "old soul" volunteer, who is so humble, that when asked how long he's been...
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Mario has been a role model for over 5 years with StandUp for Kids – Silicon Valley. With his love for all, his desire to teach, educate, and help cultivate a caring, inclusive environment at The Village, the kids come...
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Last year, in spring 2019 Washington Open Elementary School in Santa Clara held their first Community Service Fair on their campus. When the Washington Open Parent Faculty Group (WOPFG) planned the event, Elisha Gariula,...
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Today, we would like to highlight one of StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley’s longest participating volunteers, Shonal. Shonal was one of the first volunteers to join the Silicon Valley chapter when it opened its doors in 2014,...
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Meet Kristin Taylor, one of our dedicated, caring volunteers making a difference during these times when our kids are even more at risk with COVID-19. She’s our Director of Community Resources, a constant face at our Outreach...