Silicon Valley News

A Huge Week for One of Our Executive Directors!

Congratulations to Michele Huntzinger, Executive Director of StandUp For Kids - Silicon Valley, for winning the San Francisco Giants’ Isabelle Lemon Community Spirit Award! "It was a big week for Michele Huntzinger. The San Jose resident and...

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The Struggle is Real!

Growing up in San Jose wasn’t always easy for Billy. He was born into a dysfunctional family with an alcoholic dad from Guatemala who faced trouble with the law and a mom from Mexico trying to keep a job. His dad was deported in 2010 and the struggles for...

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June Is Pride Month And SUFK Is Here To Support!

Meet Carl, a youth that comes to our Outreach Center, The Village. "In my opinion The Village is the very definition of human compassion.  When I walk through the door I am greeted with hugs, a warm meal, a chance to clean up, get clothes and wash the...

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Silicon Valley Tech Company Helping The Homeless

Being in the heart of Silicon Valley, all this wealth and support of technology companies would be awesome. Being an all-volunteer organization, we can use more help to support our daily needs, the kids on the street and our outreach center, the Village.Intel...

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Beanies For A Cause

Thanks to Michele at Lil Red Knitting Hood Street Outreach, the Village receives knitted beanies and scarves to give to our homeless youth. Thank you Michele for your generous and beautifully knitted donations! The kids are going to love these, especially...

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