by Will Schatz | Mar 27, 2019 | National
By Sean Dollard As an undergrad, I had the opportunity to volunteer with StandUp For Kids – Miami. I sought out the opportunity, in part, to remember that my day-to-day mental health challenges presented far fewer significant barriers than the folks we were...
by Will Schatz | Mar 21, 2019 | National
What is Monthly Giving? StandUp For Kids provides you with the opportunity to impact the lives of homeless youth in your community without having to dedicate any time from your busy schedule. The Monthly Giving Program allows you to choose the...
by Will Schatz | Feb 27, 2019 | National
Cook a meal – Youth in our program come to weekly meetings to receive support, mentoring, and a hot meal. We are always looking for people willing to cook or purchase a meal for one of our weekly meetings. Become a mentor – Getting kids off the...
by Will Schatz | Jan 24, 2019 | National
The Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness (ICPH) recently released their 2018: Year in Review, summing up their topics and findings over the last year. Their focus on bringing data into visual and interactive forms has helped everyone learn more about...
by Will Schatz | Nov 27, 2018 | National, Orange County
Anna was born in Mexico and brought to the United States by her parents when she was six-years-old. She has no other home, but is now seeing progress in her efforts toward recovery, helping others, and formalizing her U.S. citizenship. “After my parents brought...
by Will Schatz | Nov 9, 2018 | National, Orange County
By Ryan Kincaid As election season has come and gone, we often find ourselves wondering, “What’s next?” In the case of StandUp For Kids, a very important proposition was passed this past Tuesday. Our mission is well documented; we strive to prevent...