Shirvan Challenges YOU this Holiday Season!

Shirvan Joseph

Second Story Board Member Shirvan Joseph challenges YOU to make a difference this holiday season. How? By supporting local youth experiencing homelessness or another crisis. Watch Shirvan’s giving story to learn more about why he supports Second Story.

As Shrivan says, “Give those kids a break. Give them an opportunity. Give them a chance.”

To respond to Shirvan’s challenge, consider donating to Second Story this holiday season and challenging others to do so on social media.

Our mission is to provide safe havens and opportunities to local youth experiencing homelessness or another crisis. We also offer support to local families in need. Together, we can help ensure that all local youth and families have safe spaces and the resources necessary to reach their fullest potentials.

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!