November E-Newsletter

Follow us on social media to keep updated on our month long campaign dispelling myths, sharing volunteer and kid testimonials and more! Stay tuned for: #MythMonday, #WisdomWednesday and #FridayFaces!

1. Urgent Needs List : Get your company involved! Host a drive or serve as a drop-off spot to collect any of the items below:

*Hoodies*
*Hats and gloves
*Sleeping Bags
*Blankets
Gift Cards ($5-$25 increments)
Hand Warmers
Socks

Contact Jennifer to receive helpful materials to make your drive fun and successful!

2. Holiday Gift Sponsors : Individual and group sponsorships needed. Deadline for most gifts is on December 1st. Check out the Holiday Gift Sponsor's Flyer and the sign-up page for more info!

3. Sponsor a Holiday Lunch: Holiday lunch parties are held 12/5-12/13 at our school mentoring sites. Would you consider sponsoring ?

4. Matching Gift: Did you know you can double or triple the impact of your donation with a matching gift? Talk to your company today to see if they have a matching gift program!

5. Support StandUp For Kids for Giving Tuesday and GA Gives Day on 11/28! More coming soon!

11/5: 'Define Your Own Beauty' StandUp partners with Vis-A-Vis The Salon to host a day of pampering and self-love for our youth!

11/11: Volunteer Training

Our monthly 1-time in person training. Click here to sign up .

11/13-11/17: Thanksgiving Lunch Parties: Need meal sponsors! Check out the sign-up page to learn more.

11/22: Thanksgiving Dinner - A special night for our volunteers and kids in downtown Atlanta.

11/28 - GA Gives Day AND Giving Tuesday : Pledge your support to StandUp For Kids - Atlanta Chapter! Our site will be launched soon - Mark your calendar!

My experience with StandUp has been "fulfilling, emotional and new."

Volunteer Spotlight Award:

Meet Carmen

Q: What motivated you to take action and get involved with both the Street Outreach and School Mentoring programs?

"I've always had a passion for helping others. Kids especially. Throughout college, my working on the weekends and class during the week made that purpose a little harder to achieve. But since I've graduated, I've been kicking things into high gear trying to make a difference in every way I can. I just feel that if you're able to do something, you should do it."

Click here to read the full interview .

Community Supporter Spotlight:

Lexis Nexis

Not only is Lexis Nexis a leader in the global market, providing content and technology solution, but they also pride themselves on being an outstanding community supporter. We are grateful that for the 5th year in a row they have honored their commitment to their community by providing 996 food packs to StandUp! We are most grateful to all our community partners to support our mission to end the cycle of youth homelessness, one kid at at time.

Kelly Fields

StandUp For Kids Executive Director