Learning Series: Substance Abuse Among Local Youth
When a substance is deadly in small doses, yet nearly undetectable, how can we can keep ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities safe? Learn some warning signs and resources.
Voices from our Programs: Meet Alexis
Meet Alexis! Alexis participated in Second Story for Young Mothers at a challenging moment in her life. Now she shares her inspirational second story.
Voices from our Programs: Hear directly from 2S staff and teens
How can you begin to transform underserved communities? Hear about challenges and ways teens are writing their second stories with empowerment and leadership opportunities.
Hunger and Homelessness in Fairfax County
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
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
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
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.
4 Facts You Didn’t Know About Human Trafficking and Youth
Learn the facts about human trafficking, including shocking statistics about the local situation and how the COVID-19 pandemic increased the number of people at risk.
News Clip: “Gaps in social services are leaving homeless youth with ‘no good choice'”
Teen Vogue and the Center for Public Integrity describe the struggles young people face when navigating homelessness in an under-funded U.S. system.
News Clip: “Islands of Disadvantage”
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.
