Electrical Repair Services

Skilled electrical repair service volunteers help with facility maintenance, such as installing/maintaining electrical wiring, identifying electrical problems. and repairing or replacing wiring, equipment, or fixtures as needed. We can be flexible to work with the volunteer’s schedule. Due to licensing requirements, electricians performing work at our facilities need to be licensed and bonded. Please indicate […]

Facilities Cleaning

It’s important to us to ensure that our facilities are comfortable, clean, and welcoming for the young people we serve. Facility cleaning volunteers perform a thorough cleaning of one of the Second Story in the Community facilities on an as-needed basis. 6017 Argyle Drive Falls Church, VA 22041 Volunteer

Facility/Home Repairs

Skilled facility repair volunteers help with various projects such as home repair, drywall repair, appliance repair, lock replacement and re-keying,  general handyman work, etc. We can be flexible to work with the volunteer’s schedule. Please tell us you particular skills and availability in the Volunteer Notes section of the signup form which can be accessed […]

Hotline/Staff Support

Hotline/staff support volunteers at Second Story for Teens in Crisis work closely with our staff and the youth in our program to help fulfill our mission by taking hotline calls, interacting with residents, and performing other tasks as needed (i.e., donation sorting). Program orientation and hotline training will be provided. These volunteers undergo a high […]

Be an Ambassador!

Ambassadors help further the reach of Second Story by inviting people to our Open Door Information Sessions. Guests of ambassadors can include coworkers, family, friends, neighbors, civic groups, church members, and more.  With a group of 10 people or more, we can also schedule a private tour if space isn’t available to accommodate the group […]

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!