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...
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley If you are raising your kids in our public-school system, you probably heard about or even been an active PTA member. PTA is the link that brings parents and teachers together to strengthen your child's school community. But did...
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Angel has been one of our most consistent youth at StandUp for Kids-Silicon Valley. He is incredibly hard working, self-motivated, and has made tremendous progress toward his goal of moving off the streets. With his 25th birthday...
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley The lovely ladies of the Junior League of San Jose awarded our Executive Director, Michele H., with the award of “Voluntarism at its Best” at their 51st Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. Congratulations!...
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Our volunteers are a life support for our kids. We cannot do what we do without them. We want you to meet Caroline who offers a caring hand to each and every kid that walks through our doors or who she meets when out on...