A Ray of Light in the Dark: The Unfinished Story of Alex
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
While his middle school classmates were participating in school sports or learning to play an instrument, Alex was sleeping on the streets and abusing drugs. Throughout his adolescence, Alex battled drug addiction, homelessness, and deaths in his immediate ...
Celebrate Peace, Love and Respect with Mario
StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley
Mario has been a role model for over 5 years with StandUp for Kids – Silicon Valley. With his love for all, his desire to teach, educate, and help cultivate a caring, inclusive environment at The Village, the kids come back over and over again ...
Our Statement and Actions for Racial Equity
StandUp for Kids proclaims that Black lives matter and commits to seven action steps.
Where we come from
In our thirty-year history, we are proud of showing unbiased hospitality to young people experiencing homelessness ...
90 Days or Less: Kat’s Story
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
By Courtney Lopez, Communications Intern
From the day that a youth agrees to our program to the day they become self-sufficient; StandUp for Kids tracks the amount of time it takes. As a nonprofit, these numbers show what’s working and what’s not, ...