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May 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Leigh

StandUp for Kids - Orange County StandUp for Kids is not only dedicated to ending the cycle of youth homelessness, but is also committed to helping volunteers find a role they are passionate about. We admire all of our volunteers’ perseverance with StandUp for...

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Honey and Her RMTS Experience

StandUp for Kids - Orange County  Our Road Map to Success (RMTS) program supports our youth to accomplish their graduation, professional and life goals by providing a safe space with mentors who serve as role models and provide them the tools to thrive. Honey, a...

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February 2022 Volunteer of the Month – Nicheryl Knibb

StandUp for Kids - Orange County  At StandUp for Kids we value treating our homeless youth in creative ways, facilitating volunteer opportunities for those with a shared passion to make an impact in their own way. Nicheryl Knibb, a volunteer for the social media...

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Meet Andy

StandUp for Kids - Orange County  Early Life Now 19 years old, Andy grew up in Santa Ana, where he remembers facing most of his struggles alongside his mom. There were financial hardships, and because of this, they had to accommodate and adjust to life. Sharing...

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Tis The Season To Be Grateful

StandUp for Kids - Orange County  This past weekend, our Christmas party was filled with creative ways to celebrate the holidays in a way that brought all who attended, young or old, joy. The event was generously sponsored by Seabreeze Management, a local...

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September 2021 Supporter Spotlight: Billy Huynh

StandUp for Kids - Orange County  When children are young, they dream of being doctors, firefighters, or even astronauts. However, for Billy Huynh, his dream of telling a compelling story started in middle school. Billy is a writer in our communications...

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The Story of Chief

StandUp for Kids - Orange County  The past year has been a difficult time filled with its fair share of uncertainties and unease. It is especially the case for much homeless youth, who face additional challenges. While the pandemic had put a pause on many things,...

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Success Is Where Preparation and Opportunity Meet

StandUp for Kids - Orange County  Back in September 2020, we shared how StandUp for Kids, in collaboration with the county of Orange, made a groundbreaking move in the way we serve youth experiencing homelessness in Orange County. Through the tireless efforts of...

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