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Join us at this year’s Beacon of Hope Breakfast–our only fundraising event of the year. Our theme will be “Safety, Stability, and Support for All Local Youth.”

Too many young people in our community are facing homelessness, fear, and instability. Let’s come together on October 22 to be a force of stability and hold our youth steady. By attending our Beacon of Hope Breakfast and supporting Second Story, you can take action to ensure our programs remain open for local youth experiencing homelessness or another crisis and families in underserved communities. Second Story offers these local youth and families a chance to achieve safety and stability, transcend disparities, and access support and opportunities to thrive. As a result, all have the opportunity to reach their full potential and help our communities prosper.

Stand with us and make a difference in your community.

Registration is required. Learn more on our event page.

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!