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Giving Stories

Hundreds of people and organizations in our community give regularly to Second Story to support the sustainability of our programs. Hear from a few of them about why they’ve chosen Second Story by reading their giving stories.

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Burt Heacock

Burt Heacock has served on Second Story's board for more than 20 years? Why? One of the reasons has to do with our understanding that "strong financial stewardship is essential to creating lasting change."
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United Way #8893
Federal EIN: 54-0899463

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Mailing Address: Second Story PO Box 694 Dunn Loring, VA 22027
Phone: 703.506.9191
Fax: 703.992.0727
Contact Us
Donation Drop-Off Information
Give

Financial Information
CFC #41814 | CVC #200397
United Way #8893
Federal EIN: 54-0899463

Second Story is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

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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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