News
Read more about what’s new with our programs, issues our work addresses, and other updates.
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100% of our Eligible Seniors Graduated in 2021
After a challenging year of remote and hybrid learning, the youth in our programs have defied the odds again this year.
Year Two Fundraising Goal
We have some exciting news to share with you…for the second year in a row we reached our yearly fundraising goal!
Volunteers like Catie Have Helped Get Us Through This Year
Shortly after retirement Catie attended an Open Door Information session and began volunteering. Read about Catie!
Four Ways You Can Help Combat Trafficking in Northern Virginia
Over 100,000 Americans under 18 are victims of trafficking every year. Hear how you can help through Second Story.
An Update on Our Programs
Read this comprehensive update on where things stand in each of our programs during this pandemic holiday season.
Our Beacon of Hope Virtual Fundraiser
We are so grateful for our sponsors, donors, ambassadors, and participants in our Beacon of Hope Virtual Fundraiser! Watch it here!
Virtual Learning at Second Story
Meghan Huebner, Vice President of Residential Programs, speaks about how virtual schooling is going for youth in our programs.
Our CEO Judith Dittman’s 25th Anniversary
To celebrate her anniversary Judith Ditman, CEO, shared with us some reflections on the past 25 years.
A Day in the Life at our Food Distribution Sites
Edwin Alfaro, Community Organizer of Opportunity Neighborhoods, shares what a typical day looks like at a food distribution center.
100% of Second Story’s Eligible Seniors Graduated
All nineteen eligible seniors from Second Story for Homeless Youth and the Culmore Teen Center graduated in 2020!
Connecting with Second Story
Many of you have asked for ways to help--thank you! Here is another way to get involved: become an ambassador!
Where We Stand on the Black Lives Matter Movement
Diversity and equality are values that have been at the heart of Second Story's mission since the beginning.