Update: House of Hope – Phase 1

StandUp for Kids – Orange County We are excited to announce that we have found a location to start phase 1 of our House of Hope project.  While searching for a home, we have found how difficult it is to find a place that has everything that we are searching...

SUFK – OC’s 2018 Holiday Party Recap

The room was packed. Hundreds of kids, young adults, mentors and volunteers involved with StandUp For Kids smiled and laughed together as they filled the room and got in line to get lunch. Everyone piled their plates with ham, turkey, stuffing, green beans, bread,...

Anna’s Story – 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...

Orange County’s Veteran Of The Year 2018

We are so proud to announce that StandUp for Kids – Orange County’s Director of Operations Carlia Oldfather has been recognized by the City of Mission Viejo for her outstanding efforts in the community. The Veterans of the Year award celebrates one male...

Communities Leading By Example

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...

A Season For Giving Thanks – Orange County

By Ryan Kincaid Despite these 80-degree temperatures in Southern California, there’s no denying that the autumn season is upon us. Autumn brings a lot to celebrate: cooler weather, beautiful scenery, Halloween and furthermore, Thanksgiving. There’s...