by Will Schatz | Sep 24, 2017 | National, Silicon Valley
Congratulations to Michele Huntzinger, Executive Director of StandUp For Kids – Silicon Valley, for winning the San Francisco Giants’ Isabelle Lemon Community Spirit Award! “It was a big week for Michele Huntzinger. The San Jose...
by Will Schatz | Aug 23, 2017 | Silicon Valley
Growing up in San Jose wasn’t always easy for Billy. He was born into a dysfunctional family with an alcoholic dad from Guatemala who faced trouble with the law and a mom from Mexico trying to keep a job. His dad was deported in 2010 and the struggles for...
by Will Schatz | Jun 14, 2017 | Silicon Valley
Sunday June 11th Leadership San Jose held an Open House at our outreach center, The Village, that attracted electeds (thanks Ash Kalra and Raul Peralez) and visitors to check out our mission, learn how they can help, volunteer and make a difference. We...
by Will Schatz | Jun 11, 2017 | Silicon Valley
Meet Carl, a youth that comes to our Outreach Center, The Village. “In my opinion The Village is the very definition of human compassion. When I walk through the door I am greeted with hugs, a warm meal, a chance to clean up, get clothes and wash...
by Will Schatz | Feb 27, 2017 | Silicon Valley
Being in the heart of Silicon Valley, all this wealth and support of technology companies would be awesome. Being an all-volunteer organization, we can use more help to support our daily needs, the kids on the street and our outreach center, the Village.Intel...
by Will Schatz | Feb 27, 2017 | Silicon Valley
Thanks to Michele at Lil Red Knitting Hood Street Outreach, the Village receives knitted beanies and scarves to give to our homeless youth. Thank you Michele for your generous and beautifully knitted donations! The kids are going to love these, especially...
