Fundraiser Resources

We’ve put together a variety of resources to help you plan and spread the word about your fundraiser. Click the link to view the file:

  • Fundraiser toolkit: This is your go-to resource for event suggestions, inviting your guests, collecting funds, and tips on how to generate excitement. Review this first!
  • Second Story’s mission video:  A quick (30 second!) and engaging video that shows our impact. This is a great thing to share with your guests to give them a feel for who we are!
  • Second Story’s Annual Report: Our annual report lays out our previous fiscal year including a summary of where our funding comes from and goes and a by-the-numbers review of our impact. This is a great resource to share with people who want to go a little deeper and see what their contribution can do.
  • Second Story tri-fold: A written overview of who we are and our program descriptions.

You can also contact our Volunteer and Outreach Manager if you’d like any other tools or resources.

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!