Meredith Henry

Director of Marketing and Communications

Meredith manages marketing and communications for Second Story as part of the Development Team. She’s entrusted to share the inspiring stories of the young people we serve and the programs we operate so our supporters can see the impact they have on local youth and families in need. She also helps educate our community about the issues facing local youth in crisis in hopes of raising awareness and interest in creating opportunities for all local youth to grow and thrive.

Meredith has 20 years of experience designing and implementing communications campaigns. She spent the majority of her career with the world’s largest public relations firm, where she advanced from entry level to Vice President while managing accounts for corporations, governments, nonprofits, and trade associations facing complex issues. She graduated from Penn State University with a B.A. in English.

Meredith welcomes the chance to speak with our friends in the media, partner organizations, volunteers, and others about how you can help increase awareness for Second Story’s mission.

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!