by Melissa Caine-Huckabay | Mar 18, 2026 | Advocacy, News
STAND! believes and supports survivors. We STAND! with Dolores Huerta, Ana Murguia, Debra Rojas, the others breaking their silence, and those who cannot or choose not to speak. Speaking out publicly takes tremendous courage and deserves our respect, attention, and...
by Cindy Goga | Mar 18, 2026 | Advocacy
Shared with permission from author Nicola Schulze: There is something both beautiful and insufficient about a history month. It can feel like a cry through a storm, a brief acknowledgment that will never fully account for centuries of erasure. And yet, we return to...
by Melissa Caine-Huckabay | Feb 24, 2026 | TDVAM
Each February, the Youth Against Violence (YAV) leaders design and launch an entirely youth-led campaign at their local high schools in support of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This year, YAV is highlighting the inter-generational connections between...
by Melissa Caine-Huckabay | Jan 28, 2026 | Advocacy
We STAND! in solidarity with the greater LA area, the Twin Cities, and all communities facing horrific acts of violence, force, unlawful detention, and occupation at the hands of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers. We condemn the killings of Alex...
by Melissa Caine-Huckabay | Dec 15, 2025 | News
On November 26, STAND!’s CEO Rhonda James announced her intention to retire from STAND! in June 2026, “Working at STAND! and especially working alongside staff and volunteers, the heart and soul of the agency, has been a joy. Thank you for these challenging and...
by Cindy Goga | Nov 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Gift cards make a lasting impact!Gift cards are the preferred way to support our clients and their families this holiday season.Grocery gift cards are especially helpful—they’re shelf-stable, never spoil, and allow families to prepare the meals they love, using...
by Cindy Goga | Jul 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
July marks Disability Pride Month, a time to honor the history, achievements, and vibrant contributions of people with disabilities. At STAND!, we believe every individual brings unique strengths and perspectives—and that together, we can build a more inclusive world....
by Cindy Goga | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Happy Pride! In the midst of uncertainty and adversity, joy is an act of resistance. We join with others around the world as we unapologetically celebrate queer joy, love, friends, families, and community. Now, more than ever, Pride is also a time for allies to speak...
by Cindy Goga | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Life moves at a rapid pace and it’s not always easy to navigate. Multiple things compete for our attention and our time. These pressures can take a toll on our mental health and well-being. As the world gets more complicated so can our lives. It helps to talk...
by Cindy Goga | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) 34.9 % of California women and 31.1% of California men experience intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner sexual violence and/or intimate partner stalking in their lifetimes. Sexual...
