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,...
The Impact – Volunteering In Silicon Valley
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,...
Why I StandUp!
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...
Santa Clara Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Is Helping Local Homeless Youth
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...
Angel, Once Homeless but Never Forgotten!
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...
Our Executive Director Awarded Voluntarism at its Best!
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!...
Making a Difference! Meet our Volunteer Caroline.
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...
Street Outreach in Silicon Valley
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Hardworking, dedicated volunteers hitting the streets early Saturday mornings lead by our team leads Cat & Eric. The dynamic duo works hard to plan a different route each time in hopes to find youth living on the streets....
A Volunteer Determined to Make a Difference
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley Kristin has a heart of gold volunteering diligently with StandUp For Kids, determined to make a difference in the life of homeless youth. She’s a constant face at our Outreach Center, The Village, bringing positive energy,...
Busy as a bee: Beautiful Day, Jog-A-Thon and Fundraisers
The last two weekends in April ended up to be quite busy for StandUp For Kids - Silicon Valley. This year we used the annual "48 Hours Event" to make improvements and renovations to our Outreach Center, The Village. With the endless help and support of "Beautiful...