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143 people are interested
060 Help Us Build A Youth Outreach Program Here!
ORGANIZATION: StandUp for Kids - Chicago, IL
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143 people are interested
"We are a program that goes to the streets and helps homeless and street kids. We feed, clothe, and counsel them, helping kids get off the streets. Our volunteers are consistently making the difference in the lives of hundreds of homeless and street kids on a weekly basis." Whatever your skills or time commitment, we can use your help! STANDUP FOR KIDS has been recognized by the White House on three occasions, the U.S. Justice Department, The Governor's Office for Children, Arizona on two occasions, the Secretary of State for Colorado, American Express, AT&T and USWest, and has been awarded the prestigious JCPenney Golden Rule Award. "We tell homeless and street kids that we care about them and then go to the streets and prove it!"
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About StandUp for Kids - Chicago, IL
Location:
3614 North Ashland Ave, 1st floor, Chicago, IL 60613, US
Mission Statement
Ending the cycle of youth homelessness. We do this in cities across America, one youth at a time.
Description
In 2009, a handful of volunteers were moved to start the Chicago chapter of StandUp for Kids by making sandwiches in a Lakeview church basement. Along with providing street outreach services, we have a safe drop-in center (2012) for our Chicago’s homeless youth to relax and socialize, as well as a hot meal and access to our closet to obtain much needed clothing and personal items. Further, the youth have access to our volunteers who are there to help to the best of their ability with homework, and/or interview training, mentoring, counseling and emotional support.
We seek volunteers for our drop in center evenings (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday) as well as volunteer groups who would like to supply meals to our youth.
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www.standupforkids.orgChicago, IL 60601
DATE POSTED
July 5, 2017
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