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Voices from our Programs: Meet Alexis

Alexis SSYM

Alexis participated in Second Story for Young Mothers at a challenging moment in her life. Now she shares her inspirational second story of learning to live independently, breaking cycles, and becoming a successful professional and homeowner.

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Phone: 703.506.9191
Fax: 703.992.0727
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United Way #8893
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$20,000

  • Three high school students experiencing homelessness receive a full year of rental assistance and support services so they can remain in school and graduate with their class.

$1,000

  • One teenager receives a safe haven, warm bed, food, and round-the-clock support for five nights at Second Story for Teens in Crisis, or
  • Eight months of therapy for a young woman in the Second Story for Young Mothers program.

$500

  • One teen receives daily counseling during a three-week stay at Second Story for Teens in Crisis, or
  • Twenty counseling sessions for the children and teens who are at-risk and participating in our after-school programs.

$100

  • Three teens receive a therapy session at Second Story for Teens in Crisis, or
  • Two weeks of food for a young mother and her child at Second Story for Young Mothers.
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