StandUp For Kids 13 Minutes of Prayer for Homeless Youth
St. Kilian Church will host a prayer vigil on behalf of homeless children and teens in Orange County. The ceremony will consist of 13 minutes of prayer-representing homeless children who die on the street each day-accompanied by speakers on homelessness and a live musical performance.
WHO: The StandUp For Kids organization will join 13 religious leaders in speaking out about homelessness. The organization will be conducting a food package, grocery gift card and backpack drive the evening of the event.
WHERE: St. Kilian Catholic Church
26872 Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
WHEN: Wednesday April 29, 7 – 8 p.m.
BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1990, StandUp For Kids is a national, non-profit organization
dedicated to improving the lives of homeless and at-risk youth. There are more than one
million homeless children and teens in the United States. Many are without a parent or
guardian, while others are victims of abuse or neglect. Through a national network made
up almost entirely of volunteers, StandUp For Kids reaches out to homeless children
and teens, and equips them with the tools they need to transition from life on the street to
lives of stability and opportunity. In addition to basic necessities such as food,
clothing and shelter, StandUp For Kids provides rescued youth with a variety of services,
including health care, education assistance and life skills training. Most importantly,
StandUp For Kidsworks to fulfill the most vital need of all: to know that someone
cares and wants to help.
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