Voices from our Programs: Meet Alexis

Alexis SSYM

Meet Alexis! Alexis participated in Second Story for Young Mothers at a challenging moment in her life. Now she shares her inspirational second story.

Hunger and Homelessness in Fairfax County

Homeless male with backpack

Fairfax County Government provides a summary of relevant statistics related to homelessness and hunger in one of the wealthiest counties in the country alongside ways citizens can help.

Homelessness Increases Regionally

Family and Fairfax Homeless Report

According to Fairfax County Government’s Office to Prevent and End Homelessness, “the number of people in families with children experiencing homelessness increased by 33% between 2022 and 2023.” Learn more.

Learning Series: Human Trafficking in NOVA

Learning Series on Human Trafficking

Join Second Story staff for a previously recorded discussion about human trafficking in Northern Virginia and learn how our programs provide much-needed support to victims. 

Learning Series: Reconnecting Generation COVID

Join Second Story for our Learning Series: Reconnecting Generation COVID on Tuesday, March 29 at 11am EST

Learn about local efforts to reconnect youth following the COVID Pandemic. Hear directly from Second Story’s staff and author Anne Kim about what they’re seeing on the ground in our community.

News Clip: “Islands of Disadvantage”

Broken fence for Focal Point Clip

This local news clip featuring 2S staff and a client highlights a 17-year life expectancy gap between local affluent communities versus “islands of disadvantage” just down the street.

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!