Gerardo’s Volunteering Experience
StandUp for Kids - Chicago Volunteering at StandUp For Kids has given me the opportunity to give back to the community where I grew up and to help out disadvantaged youth that could have easily been me, if I only had made a couple more poor choices in my young life.
My experience with ...
Youth Spotlight
The story of a single mother who has had trouble to find permanent housing for her and her family is one known far too well by many women in Southern California. The Los Angeles Times found that more than 70% of single mothers are rent burdened in California. This unfortunate statistic is one ...
More generosity from the PATH Interscholastic Leadership Team
The PATH Interscholastic Leadership Team (PILT) visited us once again bearing gifts. This time they brought sleeping bags, journals, socks, hygiene kits, and first-aid items collected through various drives, projects, and fundraisers at their schools.
Minori (next to Ms. Burg) supported ...
Katy Long inspires homeless youth to express themselves through art
In 2023 Katy joined StandUp for Kids - Tucson to provide guidance and art supplies for young people attending an event at The Center. Inspiring youth to dream big, one young man decided to begin a collaborative piece. Only a few weeks later we received additional art kits in the mail to share ...