Where We Are

StandUp for Kids provides both immediate youth assistance and long-term developmental programs with strategic chapter locations throughout the United States.

We help move youth quickly from crisis to connection through our four core programs:

Youth Outreach

Outreach representatives engage directly with at-risk and homeless youth nationwide. We prioritize developing
trust and building relationships to connect them with vital resources. Volunteers distribute essential items like
food, clothing, and hygiene products. We collaborate with community partners to support youth in achieving
self-sufficiency.

Housing Support

Our teams support the transition of youth from crisis to self-sufficiency by promoting and providing housing
opportunities. We offer life skills training, counseling, medical and dental referrals, weekly food baskets, and
housing stipends. Our focus is to help youth build a community-centered life and maintain stability.

School Mentoring

Mentors provide youth with a supportive, consistent adult in their lives. They guide youth in developing and
executing goals to increase high school graduation rates. We also promote vocational training, college and
secondary education, entrepreneurship, and job exploration.

Food Access

Hunger clouds judgment and leads to poor choices. We provide meals nationwide, whether it’s a shared meal with a mentor in school, snack packs from street teams, or hot meals in our centers. Once youth have access to nutritious food, our teams offer regular food baskets and connect them to local resources. This helps them regain dignity, build stable lives, and make better decisions.