Give Now

Every year about half of our needs are met through the community’s financial support, and we’re grateful. Thanks to you, we’re able to help cover rent for youth transitioning out of homelessness, provide food and school supplies to youth and families in need, ensure young mothers have a safe place to turn, and so much more. To learn more about how lives are changed by your support, read our second stories. To better understand why some of our supporters choose to donate to Second Story, read our giving stories.

When giving to Second Story, you can give with confidence because we’ve earned the highest ratings from the major charity-vetting institutions, including a 100% rating from Charity Navigator.

See examples of how your donation may be used to support Second Story’s work here.

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!