StandUp and Move! Walk & Chalk
THIS NOVEMBER
Grab your chalk, take a walk, and express your message to bring awareness to youth homelessness
StandUp and Move! for Kids is our 5th annual National event to end the cycle of youth homelessness during National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. This issue affects thousands of young people across the U.S., and now more than ever, they need our support. This year we’re introducing Walk & Chalk, a national initiative where individuals, families, businesses, and communities unite to raise awareness in a creative and powerful way—sharing expressive chalk messages that inspire change and hope.
Want to collaborate, sponsor, or aid in organizing an event?
Help us learn more by filling out our Community Commitment Form.
Enjoy the benefits of getting outside and walking your community. Walking boosts your mood, improves your health, and connects you with your surroundings—and now, with a piece of chalk in hand, you can inspire change while you move!
Whether it’s a heartwarming drawing, an inspirational quote, or an eye-opening fact, your chalk creation can spark conversations and bring attention to the challenges homeless youth face every day.
Follow our social media channels, share your creations (photos and/or video), tag StandUp for Kids, and be sure to use the hashtags:
#StandUpForKids
#StandUpAndMove
#ChalkAboutYouth
#WalkAndChalk
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How You Can Participate:
- Get Outside: Walk around your neighborhood, local park, or workplace and leave impactful chalk messages along your route focused around bringing awareness to homeless youth. Invite friends, family, colleagues, or local businesses to join you. The more people participate, the louder our collective message becomes!
- Use the Event to Fundraise: Combine Walk & Chalk with a fundraiser for your local chapter or location near you
- Share Your Art: Snap a photo or video of your chalk creations and share them on social media
Share this flyer by email or by printing it out and posting it at local businesses, schools, and government buildings.
Want to collaborate, sponsor, or aid in organizing an event? Help us learn more by filling out our Community Commitment Form.
You Can Make a Difference by Donating
Today, thanks to you, StandUp for Kids is able to face the critical issue of youth homelessness a little bit stronger. You are making a huge difference in the lives of homeless youth who are counting on your support like never before!
We Love Our Valued Sponsors!
Businesses can also make an impact!
Create chalk stations outside your storefront or workplace and encourage employees, customers, and visitors to leave their messages in support of homeless youth.
Commission your local StandUp for Kids chapter to create a branded piece of art for your business.
What’s Happening
Scheduled Walk & Chalk Events
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NOV. 1st: Chicago Chalkin' the Lakefront
Nov. 3rd & 4th: Tucson Chalkin' Ironhorse and Freedom Park
Nov. 9th Kitsap County, Second Sat Food Drive
Nov. 10th & 17th: Orange County, Bo Concept, Costa Mesa
Nov. 10th: Tucson Chalkin' Outreach - North
Nov. 12th: Hampton Roads, City Hall
Proclamation: Virginia Beach Homeless Youth Awareness Month
Nov. 13th: Tucson Chalkin' Ironhorse Park
Nov. 15th: Kitsap, Keller William Greater 360
Nov. 16th: Houston Walk & Chalk
Nov. 16th: Kitsap, Floor and Décor Cares
Bremerton 11-2:00pm
Nov. 17th: Orange County, Pools Park Playground
9am-12pm, 120 Newington, Irvine
Nov. 17th: Atlanta, Murphy Chandler Park
2:00pm
Nov. 17th: Oceanside, 300 Pier View Wy
9:00-11:00am
Nov. 18th Hampton Roads, Sentara Norfolk General and Sentgara Leigh
Chalk outside the hospital by the fountain
Nov. 19th: Kitsap, Re/Max Platinum Services
Silverdale, 10am-12pm
Nov. 20th: SanDiego/Oceanside, Escondido YMCA
Nov. 23rd: Kitsap, Grocery Outlet
Silverdale, 11:00am-3:00pm
Nov. 30th: Hampton Roads, Small Business Saturday
Vibe District: Zeros Parking Lot