News
Read more about what’s new with our programs, issues our work addresses, and other updates.
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 about our mission or if you are a member of the press, we would love to talk to you. Please contact our Director of Marketing and Communications.
4 Facts You Didn’t Know About Human Trafficking and Youth
Human trafficking is a growing problem throughout the country, and our backyards are no exception to this.
Celebrating 50 Years
It all started in the early 1970s when community members began noticing increasing numbers of young people running away from home.
Second Story Celebrates National Volunteer Month
Last year alone, 486 volunteers donated 8,486 hours of time to Second Story! Read about some of them here.
2021 Year in Review
Read a review of some of the ways you helped us support youth this year from each of our program managers.
Our Beacon of Hope Virtual Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who joined our 2021 Beacon of Hope Virtual Fundraiser! You can watch the event replay here.
It Started with Cory Scott
Cory's simple action of sharing Second Story has helped reached others, transforming Second Story to what is is today.
It Started With Melissa Busby Fernlund
Melissa's simple action of getting involved helped transformed Second Story to what it is today.
Tofu
Burt's simple action with supporting programs and fundraising helped transformed Second Story to what is is today.
100% of our Eligible Seniors Graduated in 2021
After a challenging year of remote and hybrid learning, the youth in our programs have defied the odds again this year.
Year Two Fundraising Goal
We have some exciting news to share with you…for the second year in a row we reached our yearly fundraising goal!
Volunteers like Catie Have Helped Get Us Through This Year
Shortly after retirement Catie attended an Open Door Information session and began volunteering. Read about Catie!
Four Ways You Can Help Combat Trafficking in Northern Virginia
Over 100,000 Americans under 18 are victims of trafficking every year. Hear how you can help through Second Story.
