Journey to Stardom and Overcoming Youth Homelessness: Jim Carrey’s Story

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...

Youth Spotlight

The story of a single mother who has had trouble to find permanent housing for her and her family is one known far too well by many women in Southern California. The Los Angeles Times found that more than 70% of single mothers are rent burdened in California. This...

Youth Spotlight: Chris’s Story

At the tender age of 20, Chris found himself caught in the tumultuous whirlwind of life, juggling the pursuit of education at Santa Ana College with the relentless battle for stable housing. With his younger brother by his side, they faced the daunting task of...

Donor Spotlight: Carolyn Zainer

Designing Better Outcomes: A Spotlight on Carolyn Zainer, Caz Designs Inc. In the realm of philanthropy, there are individuals who go above and beyond to make a lasting impact on the lives of others. Carolyn Zainer, a gracious donor, gala co-chair and advisory board...

Meet Alexis

At this year’s Gala, attendees were captivated by the inspiring story shared by Alexis, a young woman who, with the support of StandUp for Kids, navigated the challenges of housing uncertainty to create a brighter future for herself and her four-year-old daughter....

One-on-One with Maggie McWhorter

via Lisa Deaderick at the The San Diego Union-Tribune Maggie McWhorter, Executive Director of the Oceanside outreach and drop-in center of StandUp For Kids, a national nonprofit to help homeless youths. (Eduardo Contreras / San Diego Union-Tribune) When...