by Brian Haslip | Dec 19, 2024 | Orange County
Fernando’s journey is a testament to the power of persistence and the impact of unwavering support. When he first came to our program, he was facing homelessness and struggling with habits that were holding him back from building a stable future. He was unemployed and...
by Brian Haslip | Nov 21, 2024 | Orange County
Angel’s journey with StandUp for Kids began about a year ago, and his story is one of resilience, determination, and growth. When Angel first connected with us, he was already working but struggling with homelessness. Despite facing these challenges, he never gave up....
by Brian Haslip | Nov 19, 2024 | Chicago
A StandUp for Kids – Chicago volunteer’s local church parish sponsored a Sharing Ministry Collection of school supply donations. Saint Margaret of Scotland, a school on Chicago’s South Side, needed supplies for the beginning of the school year. Requests were for...
by Brian Haslip | Oct 2, 2024 | Silicon Valley
We are working hard to connect with our community to bring our Food Access program to those in need. We support youth living on the streets, attending school, college, or living in TAY housing to ensure they have access to food from snacks, groceries, food gift cards,...
by Brian Haslip | Sep 25, 2024 | Orange County
Chris’ story is one of strength and determination. As a 20-year-old student at Santa Ana College, he faced the overwhelming challenge of finding stable housing for himself and his younger brother while trying to avoid eviction. Balancing schoolwork, exams, and fees is...