September 2020 Supporter Spotlight: Valerie – A Ray of Sunshine
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
Not all heroes wear capes. A phrase that we have all heard before, but it rings true especially for Valerie. There are many people in the world struggling with drug abuse, homelessness, addiction, and family problems. Organizations such as StandUp for Kids have ...
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The work we do to help homeless youth across the country get back on their feet would not be possible without amazing volunteers and supporters like you. It’s because of your dedication that we have a 30-year history as a nationally-recognized organization fighting to end youth ...
Coordinated Entry – A New Focus On Our Homeless Youth in Orange County
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
Prioritization is a big factor when it comes to placing the homeless population into shelters. The Coordinated Entry System (CES) is a network that allows for communities to help individuals and their families fix their housing crises. It is essentially a list ...
Quietly Stepping into the Light – Natzumy
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
If someone were to hit shuffle on Natzumy’s music library they’d be equally as likely to land on a Disney show tune or a true crime podcast – but you’d never guess it on first meeting her! Fourteen-year-old Natzumy is shy, but not as ...