How Everyday Empathy Can Help People Experiencing Homelessness Homelessness is an ever-growing concern in communities across the country. Even as legislators and policy makers push for long-term change, we can all make a real impact locally through simple acts of...
On March 31st, International Day of Transgender Visibility will celebrate transgender people around the world while raising awareness of the systemic prejudice they can receive. In a society where acceptance and support can be scarce, transgender people are...
StandUp for Kids – Washington, D.C. The StandUp for Kids - Washington, D.C. chapter is incredibly fortunate to have the support from our 2022 donors. The only way that we can do what we do is because of the generosity from the following supporters: The PTA at...
StandUp for Kids – Washington, D.C. This past holiday season, StandUp for Kids – Washington, D.C. distributed in-kind donations totaling about $2,500 to twenty-five youth. StandUp-DC asked each youth to list one item they wished to receive in each of the following...
StandUp for Kids - Washington, DC Our Washington, DC program welcomed its new executive director this May. Taking over the reins from the incredible Josh Blum, Heather Holmes brings a wealth of experience and vision. This is the highest volunteer role one can have at...
StandUp for Kids proclaims that Black lives matter and commits to seven action steps. Where we come from In our thirty-year history, we are proud of showing unbiased hospitality to young people...
Mike Zelnio, Former Board Chair (left) and Eddy Ameen, Board Chair (right) presenting our vision statement at our 2016 National Conference. StandUp For Kids is proud to be a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that helps children and young adults maximize...
At 10 years old -- and just a few days shy of her eleventh birthday -- Sophie Horst already knows the definition of community service. A District of Columbia resident and a student at Sidwell Friends School, Sophie recently put together 50 snack packs (totaling about...