News
Read more about what's new with our programs, issues our work addresses like trafficking, homelessness, and poverty, and updates on our work and your support.
We are thankful for anyone able and willing to help us communicate our work. If you have creative ideas to help us spread the word through social media, print, television, an online publication, or another medium, or if you are a member of the press, we would love to talk to you. Please contact our Communications Manager.
Make an Impact in 2025
Start the new year by giving the gift a second story to a local neighbor in need.
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Donate Holiday Gifts for Youth
Every year Second Story gives a few holiday gifts to the youth in our programs to help make their holidays brighter. We need your help to make it happen!
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Give the Gift of a Second Story this Giving Tuesday
Make an impact on local youth and families in need. Learn more by reading our annual holiday letter from Board President Kevin Davis.
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CEO Judith Dittman Shares Retirement Plans
After 30 years of serving local youth & families, Judith Dittman will retire at the end of 2024.
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Teens Raise Awareness about Opioid Epidemic Through Art
Second Story's Youth Council shares unique perspectives through art.
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Substance Abuse Among Local Youth: It Affects All of Us
Youth opioid overdoses in Fairfax County continue to rise. The headlines confirm we’re losing local students and unsuspecting youth to this epidemic. It’s affecting all communities across the county and the country. Addiction and counterfeit prescription pills play big roles in the growing problem. When a substance is deadly in small doses, yet nearly undetectable,
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Learning Center
Second Story invites you to explore the early stages of our new Learning Center.
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We Made an Impact in Fiscal Year 2023
View some highlights and read about "authentic" efforts to be there for young people.
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Second Story Featured on Public TV
The story highlights a 17-year life expectancy gap between local affluent communities versus "islands of disadvantage."
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Second Story Thanks You!
On behalf of our staff, the young people we serve, and the families we work with, thank you!
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Second Story in the News
Second Story is proud to have been featured in recent local and national news. Below is a round up. “20 DC-Area Charities Where Your Donations Will Impact the Local Community,” Washingtonian: Second Story is proud to be featured in the Washingtonian’s summary of nonprofits making a local impact. All organizations have been vetted by Spur Local,
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Shirvan Challenges YOU this Holiday Season!
Second Story Board Member Shirvan Joseph challenges YOU to make a difference this holiday season.
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Give with Confidence this Holiday Season
Read our Board President's annual holiday letter and learn about our top ratings from charity-vetting organizations.
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