by Will Schatz | Apr 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
StandUp for Kids – Thurston County/Olympia Kicking off our volunteer highlight this week is Adrienne Nelson! Adrienne started volunteering with StandUp for Kids just about a year ago and is now serving as our Director of Kid Support. She is wonderfully...
by Will Schatz | Apr 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
StandUp For Kids – Thurston County/OlympiaBy Maija Sandberg “I’m in here!! It’s me! It’s you! It’s you!!,” a small clear voice called out from somewhere in the corner of a field of orderly green and blue tents. We’d been...
by Will Schatz | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
This blog post was written by StandUp for Kids – Olympia/Thurston CountyIn short, tell us who you are. I’m a community member, artist, and organizer. I believe in the strength of connectivity. Intentional communication fosters specific action and lasting...
by Will Schatz | Dec 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
How did you meet StandUp For Kids? At Artesian Well in August 2018 through an outreach event when you brought musical instruments. I was at Purple House but I kept seeing fliers and was drawn to the idea of peer counseling. I did not like staying in...
by Will Schatz | Sep 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
How a helping hand changes lives Richmond and his girlfriend were living with her sister until they got kicked out, along with their baby girl. They were living on the street in downtown Olympia when they saw the StandUp For Kids street outreach team and decided to...
by Will Schatz | Feb 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
AmeriCorp and StandUp For Kids – Olympia brought a safe place for homeless youth and young adults on Marting Luther King Jr. Day. Twenty-six youth and young adults were served, we distributed 4 camp packs, 6 tents, 7 tarps, 6 ropes, 10 flashlights, 7 sleeping...
