Among the StandUp for Kids - Orange County Advisory Council stands Stacy Gorgie, VP, Branch Manager of Umpqua Bank, who has enriched our organization with her support and involvement for several years. Stacy is a factotum of our community, devoting her time to...
As we celebrate National Mentoring Month, we want to highlight the value of our mentorship program here at StandUp for Kids. At StandUp for Kids, we assign each youth two mentors that they meet with on a weekly basis. These mentors help the youth create a plan and...
As a high school student, Storm struggled to balance his pursuit of education with the battle for stable housing. A foster youth with no safety net spent his nights sleeping in the streets and showering in the boy’s locker room at school. Storm's teenage years were a...
In the tapestry of StandUp for Kids' remarkable story, Justine Palmore stands as a beacon of unwavering dedication, weaving threads of hope and resilience for the past 18 years. From her roots as an intern with a dream to change the world, Justine's journey has been...
Annually, the nation comes together to bring awareness and support to the challenges of hunger and homelessness that many of the population struggle with. As the week before Thanksgiving approaches, this coming November 11th - 18th, communities nationwide will...
by Paula Fernandez On September 23, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom approved a new law that would require every private and public school, including county offices of education and charter schools, to have at least one gender-neutral bathroom on campuses on or prior to...
At the tender age of 20, Chris found himself caught in the tumultuous whirlwind of life, juggling the pursuit of education at Santa Ana College with the relentless battle for stable housing. With his younger brother by his side, they faced the daunting task of...
Designing Better Outcomes: A Spotlight on Carolyn Zainer, Caz Designs Inc. In the realm of philanthropy, there are individuals who go above and beyond to make a lasting impact on the lives of others. Carolyn Zainer, a gracious donor, gala co-chair and advisory board...
At this year's Gala, attendees were captivated by the inspiring story shared by Alexis, a young woman who, with the support of StandUp for Kids, navigated the challenges of housing uncertainty to create a brighter future for herself and her four-year-old daughter....
By Matthew Marasli While homeless youth navigate living life on the street, personal health is not among their top priorities. We spoke with two StandUp for Kids case managers to find out how homeless youth begin to navigate their health throughout the rehousing...