StandUp for Kids is a US

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founded in 1990. Its stated mission is to "End the Cycle of Youth Homelessness". StandUp for Kids is run almost entirely by

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and has established multiple outreach programs over the United States. It is dedicated to making a difference to at-risk or

homeless Homelessness, also known as houselessness or being unhoused or unsheltered, is the condition of lacking stable, safe, and functional housing. It includes living on the streets, moving between temporary accommodation with family or friends, liv ...

kids.

Mission

The stated mission of StandUp for Kids is to "End the Cycle of Youth

Homelessness Homelessness, also known as houselessness or being unhoused or unsheltered, is the condition of lacking stable, safe, and functional housing. It includes living on the streets, moving between temporary accommodation with family or friends, liv ...

". 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,

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Manager, Community Resource Director, Outreach and Apartment Support Directors, and Adult Training Directors. StandUp for Kids is headquartered in

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, US,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
/ref> and has programs in other large cities, including San Diego, California, Atlanta, Georgia, and Washington, DC.

References

External links

Official website
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