Second Story transforms the lives of local youth and families in need by providing safe havens and opportunities to grow and thrive through our residential and community-based programs.
Our programs are located in Northern Virginia, and we serve youth experiencing homelessness or another crisis and young mothers and their children from across the Washington, D.C. region through our residential programs, emergency home for teens, and crisis hotline. We help families in underserved communities in Fairfax County through our family resource centers, teen center, and after-school programs.
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Voices from Our Programs
With support, you’re able to really change someone’s life and make them realize that there’s so much to life outside of worrying about where your next meal is going to come from or if you’re going to be able to stay in your home for another year.
- Alexis, Second Story for Young Mothers
I either had to quit school to pay my bills or….get some help. This is the moment when they let me know about the Second Story program.
- Michael, Second Story for Homeless Youth
We try to work with them, have one-on-ones, have communication with them, with their parents and assist them as much as we can because we know they can do it.
- Ivett, Community Organizer with Second Story in the Community
Open Door
Get to know us by attending an Open Door Information Session. You’ll hear from our staff, learn about issues facing our community, and understand how our programs help local youth and families.
These are not fundraising events.
Support Second Story
Second Story is made up of a team of staff, volunteers, donors, and ambassadors. Every person is an important part of our work, and we’re so thankful. There are many ways you can help support our mission.
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Learning Center
Here, you’ll find a collection of resources to educate our community on the issues facing local youth experiencing homelessness or another crisis and families who lack resources. You’ll also find useful information should you or your family members come face-to-face with these issues.
