Photo: Vulture and Courtesy of the Studios Jim Carrey: Two-time golden globe award winner, multi-millionaire, The Truman Show... These are some of the thoughts that typically come to mind when picturing this famous actor and comedian. However, his life wasn't...
In 2019, a special bond was formed between Kyle and his mentor through StandUp for Kids. Kyle's motivation to graduate stemmed from being the first in his family to achieve this milestone. With dedication and support, they embarked on a journey that...
In this post StandUp for Kids - Atlanta is highlighting an outstanding volunteer who has gone above and beyond in giving back to his community. Meet Rob! He is a real-estate broker and Airbnb investor, an Atlanta citizen of seven years, a self-described fried chicken...
Hope is an interesting word. By itself it is positive, optimistic, aspirational. Add the word not and it becomes not positive, not optimistic, not aspirational. Meet Brandon, a young man that entered our mentoring program at a time when not was a word he lived with...
Our national office is currently hiring a Development Director! BASICS Direct Supervision: National Executive Director Supervises: Contract Resources/Intern/Volunteers, as appropriate Status: Full Time, 40 hours per week, exempt from overtime Location: Decatur, GA...
We are excited to announce that our organization was featured on Coffee with America on Saturday, July 13, on stations across the nation. The segment introduced viewers to Atlanta staff member Julie Palmer. Julie beautifully captured the work we do and the youth we...
StandUp For Kids - AtlantaHe lost his father, then his mother, then their home. This week he graduated high school with the help of the StandUp For Kids Mentor Program. The program meets with homeless and at risk students in high schools across Atlanta, Gwinnett and...
StandUp for Kids - Atlanta Parkview High School senior Kaustov Chakrabarti is wise beyond his years. At 18 years old, he’s thinking not hours and days ahead, but rather in terms of years. A typical day for the Lilburn resident starts well before the 7:17 a.m....
StandUp for Kids - Atlanta Daisy Zendejas, an 18-year-old senior at Gainesville High School, found StandUp for Kids at the right time. Or, perhaps, the mentoring program found her. Either way, it came when she needed it the most. “I’m really...
This Fall, students, advocates, service providers, and researchers from across metro Atlanta will come together to count and assess the state of sexually trafficked homeless youth in the area.The goals are to: 1) provide metro-Atlanta service providers,...