StandUp for Kids - Orange County Kim Severini, originally from the east coast, is a retired executive in sales and marketing in the travel sector and has worked with various airlines, hotels and even Disney. After working in the travel sector for a number of...
Hope and Opportunity: The Story of Ernie
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Hope and Opportunity: The Story of Ernie Even amidst trying and unsettling times the mentors and volunteers that comprise StandUp for Kids are working tirelessly to provide support for students who now more than...
Looking Back on 30 Years: Donny’s Story
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Amidst difficult and uncertain times, it’s important to reflect and be grateful for all that we have. Throughout the country, many homeless youths are faced with an uncertain...
March 2020 Supporter Spotlight: Stephanie Schneider
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Each day, at-risk youth throughout various StandUp for Kids chapters are receiving the necessary mentoring and guidance needed for a successful transition into adulthood. The work that StandUp for Kids accomplishes...
Looking Back on 30 Years: Jennifer’s Story
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Like many who have come to StandUp for Kids, Jennifer Aubrey's story is one of perseverance and inner strength. Jennifer was faced with various challenges growing up amidst an...
February 2020 Donor Spotlight: Shadi Shaffer
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Every day at StandUp for Kids, countless homeless and at-risk youth are taken under our wing. In transitioning them from crisis to connection, our efforts are entirely made possible by the support of our donors, community...
February 2020 Volunteer Spotlight: Ted Lundholm
StandUp for Kids - Orange County StandUp for Kids is a non-profit that relies heavily on volunteers to support the mission to end the cycle of youth homelessness. We sincerely thank everyone who has volunteered and continues to work with us to help our youth. To that...
Looking Back on 30 Years: Grover’s Story
Throughout the history of StandUp for Kids there exist numerous stories of homeless youth overcoming the barrier to success with the help of guidance and mentorship. One of those stories is that of Grover’s who first came into contact with StandUp for Kids in...
Adults Don’t Get Uncomfortable. Everybody Does.
Courtney LopezStandUp for Kids - Orange County Wednesday, December 18, at 4 p.m. I have no idea what to expect. I keep thinking, "Should I go?" "I won't know what to do." "Why am I so nervous? They're only youth." Youth. 12 to 18 years old. I'm a first-time intern. I...
Looking Back on 30 Years: September 2013 – Opening of the first Anaheim Outreach Center
StandUp for Kids - Orange County This year, StandUp for Kids is celebrating its 30th anniversary. This local non-profit has been able to provide services for an often-overlooked demographic in the issue of homelessness, the youth. The StandUp for Kids - Orange...