Donate Now in Support of our Beacon of Hope Event

Second Story would like to thank all of the community members who joined us for our annual Beacon of Hope Breakfast–our only fundraising event of the year. Thanks to your enthusiasm, we packed our venue to capacity with our largest audience ever. Thank you! Your support gives us confidence that our community stands with us and remains committed to ensuring our programs will be here for those who need us the most.

We’d also like to thank our volunteers and sponsors who made our event possible. Visit our event page to view a list of our sponsors.

If you were unable to join us, it’s not too late to show your support for our mission. We invite you to donate now.

Stay tuned as we’ll share photos and videos from the event in the coming days.

We’re grateful for your support.

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

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!