Second Story Thanks You!

2024 Thank You

Thank you 2024Over the past few weeks, the words “thank you” have been echoing through our programs. On behalf of our staff, the young people we serve, and the families we work with, thank you! Because of you, so many local youth and families received much-needed support throughout the year and their holidays were a little brighter.

The teens at our Culmore Teen Center were able to receive tutoring support, leadership opportunities, life skills lessons, educational and career guidance, and great snacks.

The youth in our after-school programs had a safe place to go where they could learn, go on field trips, get help with homework, play games, gain technology skills, and of course, enjoy great snacks!

The young mothers and their children in our residential programs had safe places to live and access to parenting classes, childcare, meals, and other resources.

Students experiencing homelessness or unstable housing could stay in school and also get to work and life skills lessons thanks to rental support and help with food and transportation.

Families with limited resources were able to take financial, parenting, and health literacy classes, connect with local community leaders and services, participate in food distribution, and receive backpacks, school supplies, Thanksgiving meals, and holiday gifts. Community members were trained to serve as ambassadors and advocate for their neighborhoods’ needs, including safety measures.

Teens in crisis were able to find a listening ear when calling our crisis hotline or a safe place to stay while receiving counseling and other support.

And finally, our dedicated staff and volunteers could focus on being there for youth and families in need, even as demands for our services grew.

On behalf of all of us at Second Story, thank you! Your support makes a direct impact on our ability to serve the community.

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!