Fundraise Your Way

Fundraising Example

Second Story relies on financial support to continue our mission, and roughly half of our support comes from members of the community. Hosting a fundraiser is a fun way to involve your friends, family, and coworkers to support the young people in our programs and raise awareness about our work.

The opportunities are endless! Choose something that gets you excited about raising support for Second Story. To get started, check out the toolkit:

We’ve put together a variety of resources to help you plan and spread the word about your fundraiser.

A quick (30-second!) and engaging video that shows our impact. This is a great thing to share with your guests to give them a feel for who we are!

Our annual report lays out our previous fiscal year including a summary of where our funding comes from and goes and a by-the-numbers review of our impact. This is a great resource to share with people who want to go a little deeper and see what their contribution can do.

A written overview of who we are and our program descriptions.

If you’re ready to host an event or simply want to talk through your ideas, let us know by completing the form below. You can also contact our Volunteer and Outreach Manager if you’d like any other tools or resources.

Need Help?

If you need help right away, our 24/7 hotline provides support and referrals to services in the Washington DC metro area.
Call 1-800-SAY-TEEN or text “TEENHELP” to 855-11

Your Impact

We make every dollar count. The direct support of young people, their families and their communities, is our first priority. Here are examples of how your donation may be used.

$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.

Thank you for your support!