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StandUp for Kids is a US 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 1990. Its stated mission is to "End the Cycle of Youth Homelessness". StandUp for Kids is run almost entirely by volunteers and has established multiple outreach programs over the United States. It is dedicated to making a difference to at-risk or homeless kids.
Mission
The stated mission of StandUp for Kids is to "End the Cycle of Youth Homelessness". StandUp for Kids volunteers work directly with the homeless youth population and go on the streets to find, stabilize, and otherwise help homeless and street kids. StandUp for Kids also provides deterrence and resource programs in schools and via the internet.
Organization
StandUp for Kids is run almost entirely by volunteers, who fill a variety of positions including Executive Director, Public Relations Manager, Community Resource Director, Outreach and Apartment Support Directors, and Adult Training Directors. StandUp for Kids is headquartered in Decatur, Georgia, US, and has programs in other large cities, including San Diego, California, Atlanta, Georgia, and Washington, DC.
References
- YouthNoise, StandUp For Kids and Virgin Mobile USA Launch Innovative Alliance to Help At-Risk Youth
- You Have Chosen to Remember: A Journey from Perception to Knowledge, Peace of Mind and Joy by author James Blanchard Cisneros - Information on StandUp for Kids