Kia Chooses StandUp for Kids for Big Game Campaign

Kia Motors America has announced that their Big Game commercial this Sunday will address youth homelessness. What’s more, the company has decided to give a major donation to StandUp for Kids and two other organizations caring for homeless youth in America!...

Meet Brian

StandUp for Kids – National  Few stories are as emblematic of StandUp for Kids desire to positively impact the lives of homeless youth than that of Brian Haslip’s. Brian’s first interaction with StandUp for Kids came in...

January is National Mentoring Month

StandUp for Kids – National The arrival of the month of January brings with it a renewed focus on youth guidance and mentorship. Since its inception in 2002, National Mentoring Month is held each January highlighting the work that non-profit organizations, like...

Alabama

StandUp for Kids – Orange County The end of 2019 marked another year in which StandUp for Kids was able to provide guidance and relief for homeless youth through providing resources and mentorship. Alabama was one of these individuals, who despite being dealt...

Maria Raquel Thomas is Our First Youth Ambassador

Post updated 10/7/2020 to reflect Maria’s new endeavors and current photograph. Maria “Ria” Raquel Thomas, a teenage entrepreneur, Youtuber and philanthropist, has been appointed our first National Youth Ambassador. When appointed, Ria said,...

See you in San Antonio

Starting Friday September 27, the entire StandUp for Kids family — from outreach volunteers, local leaders, and executive directors, to donors, national board, and staff — will convene in San Antonio, Texas for mark our 29th year, and partake in one very...