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Your Youth Advisory Council Interest Form has been Submitted

Thank you for your interest in serving on the Youth Advisory Council! We look forward to reviewing your interest form. If you are eligible, the program director will contact you.

To learn more about Second Story’s programs and the issues facing youth experiencing homelessness or other challenges in the Northern Virginia region, sign up for our email newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X at @secondstoryorg. This is the best way to stay up-to-date on what is happening at Second Story, learn more about our volunteer opportunities, and hear how you can get involved.

We also invite you to attend one of our Open Door Information Sessions, held each month, (click here for more information — you must register to attend a session) where you will get to meet our staff and learn more about our programs.

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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

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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.
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