Beacon of Hope Society
Our Beacon of Hope Society comprises our closest circle of supporters, dedicated to the longevity of our programs and the endurance of our mission.
Anyone can join the Beacon of Hope Society. Members pledge to give a minimum of $1,000 per year for at least five years (about $85/month at the $1,000 level), partnering with us to ensure the health of our programs.
We have big dreams for growth and providing even more opportunities for our young people, but in order to set our sights higher we first must ensure that our foundation is secure. Beacon of Hope Society members join hands to help us keep up what we are already doing. Their donations are used for unrestricted funding; this means their support helps keep our programs open — maintaining day to day operations with adequate number of staff, providing quality support to our young people, and keeping facilities friendly, and safe.
Long-standing dedication is the best part of the Beacon of Hope Society. Members understand that we do our best work when we can count on sustainable support, and also get a front-row seat to see us grow and develop over time.
Please contact our Vice President of Development for further assistance at 571.327.2827 or via email.
Beacon of Hope Giving Stories
I heard about Second Story from the leader of my team at work, and I became involved as a donor and volunteer. To me, Second Story’s mission is one of opportunity, of giving people the resources and support they need to help themselves and follow their passions. I grew up with two loving parents who supported me through school and as I started my career. When I met the kids at the Teen Center or listened to the speakers at the breakfast, I saw kids that have the same level (if not a higher level) of intelligence, creativity, and dedication as myself and people I grew up with and yet were at risk of falling behind because of numerous factors outside of their control. Everyone deserves the chance to follow their dreams, to better themselves, and to support the people they love, and I believe Second Story promotes that for kids who might not have it otherwise.
I give to Second Story for two reasons: I strongly believe in what the organization stands for and because I trust the people leading the organization to use my money well to make a difference. I’ve seen the broad scope of Second Story’s impact through both the volunteering I’ve done and the other events I’ve attended and I’m consistently impressed by both the staff’s dedication and the consistent impact the programs have for the kids and young adults they support. I trust Second Story with my money and I know that it’s going directly to people who need it.
- Gabe Khan, Second Story Legacy Team Member
A few years ago, I was looking for ways to get more involved in the community. Not knowing where to start, I reached out to my company’s community relations team and they recommended that I reach out to Second Story because of the organization’s important work in our community. For the next two years, I volunteered every other Friday night at Second Story, helping out staff, hanging out with the teens, and answering phone calls. It was an incredibly inspiring to see how Second Story’s staff and programs help our local teens and their families during some of their most challenging moments.
Having seen Second Story’s work firsthand, it is obvious that the organization plays a critical role in helping local youth and their families. But, it is equally clear that, at moments, the organization is meaningfully constrained. For example, there are wait-lists for some of Second Story’s programs, which is in large part due to constrained funding. Giving to Second Story is what enables Second Story to maintain and hopefully continue to expand the services it offers to our community.
Simply put, in moments when kids in our community have no one else to turn to, Second Story is there. I believe that for kids struggling and in some cases without a stable home environment, Second Story is a game changer. Second Story’s investment in them serves as the catalyst for kids in our community to build the confidence they need to handle the challenges they are facing and ultimately achieve their goals in life.
- Jeff Amster
