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They Needed Help. You Answered. That Made All The Difference.
Empowering communities, uplifting lives, and creating lasting change through compassionate action and unwavering commitment.
Our Mission
We’re here to help families and individuals who are often overlooked—by making sure they have access to food, daily essentials, and the support they deserve. We also shine a light on the challenges they face and speak up for lasting change in our communities.
Impact That Lasts
We’re building a world where no one goes without food, shelter, healthcare, or opportunity simply because of where they were born or the challenges they’ve faced.
9000+
Meals Delivered
5000+
Lives Uplifted
1000+
Families Supported
30+
Active Volunteers
We partner with communities living on the margins, amplifying their voices and investing in programs that unlock real change. From access to safe housing, and education to skills training and legal support, we stand up so others can rise.
Our vision? Thriving neighborhoods where difference is a source of strength, and no one’s dignity is negotiable. Because inclusion isn’t charity, it’s justice.
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Meet Our Leadership
Ian Schlakman is a fierce believer in economic justice and equitable technology, brings bold vision and tireless strategic leadership. With a background in grassroots organizing, public policy, and ethical tech innovation, Ian works to dismantle barriers and create real pathways to opportunity, especially for those society has long ignored. His approach is both systems-level and deeply personal, building solutions that honor lived experience.
Rev. Annie Chambers is a force of history — a lifelong civil rights champion whose work has transformed lives and institutions alike. She is the Co-founder and Former President of the National Welfare Rights Organization, a pioneering group that has shaped national policy and uplifted the voices of low-income families for decades. Her leadership also helped launch The Maryland Food Bank, ensuring access to meals for thousands across the state. As a former Commissioner of the Baltimore Housing Authority and an outspoken advocate for disability rights, Rev. Chambers brings a deep well of lived experience, moral clarity, and grassroots power to everything she does. Her unwavering commitment to justice, inclusion, and human dignity continues to inspire movements and mentor the next generation of change-makers.
Ian Schlakman
Co-Founder
Co-founder of Basic Income Action, championing economic dignity
Founder of a worker-owned tech cooperative supporting schools and nonprofit
Rev. Annie Chambers
Co-Founder
Co-founder and Former President of the National Welfare Rights Organization, a pioneering force in anti-poverty advocacy
Co-founder of the Maryland Food Bank, helping feed thousands across the state
Voice From Our Community
Hear from the people whose lives have been touched by our work and the volunteers who make it all possible. Our volunteers are the heartbeat of We Stand Up for All. They show up with compassion, commitment, and the belief that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and supported. From distributing groceries and helping with housing applications to lending a listening ear, their efforts ripple far beyond the moment.
Sarah Johnson
Volunteer Coordinator
"Volunteering at We Stand Up For All awakened something in me. I didn’t just lend a hand—I became part of a community driven by compassion, action, and hope. It’s powerful to know that showing up with care can ripple outward in ways you’ll never fully see."
Marcus Thompson
Community Advocate
"I came in thinking I was giving my time. What I got back was purpose, connection, and unforgettable shared humanity. We Stand Up For All doesn’t just change lives, it builds bridges, sparks courage, and restores faith in what people can do together."
Contact Us
Locate Us
247 North Dallas Court, Baltimore, Maryland
21231, USA
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