News

We are updating this page with our immediate needs as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our programs.  [Continue reading]

We're updating this page as new stories and information comes in. Our program staff are working on the front lines with youth and families experiencing homelessness and crises, especially as COVID-19 forces them into a new and more challenging way of life.  [Continue reading]

So many of you have stepped up in new ways in this challenging season, making the most of your changes in routines and situations to support us. We asked a few members of our community to share some of the ways they're adapting their support in the midst of COVID-19.   [Continue reading]

Every year we produce an annual report to share our impact. There are so many unknowns for all of us right now in light of COVID-19, but when we look at all you've helped us do in the past it gives us a sense of security. It lets us move forward with confidence in what we'll do together this next year because of the ways you've proven your support in the past.   [Continue reading]

This week marks a national recognition of volunteers and their support of our crucial work. In this challenging season of the COVID-19 pandemic moments of gratitude are even more important, and we're glad for the opportunity to take a step back and reflect on the incredible work of our volunteers.   [Continue reading]

We know that you are being inundated with updates about this pandemic from local businesses, other nonprofits, and the news, and that’s why we’re trying to update you only when we believe it’s truly necessary. However, our needs are evolving constantly. We are creating a special COVID-19 task force of community members like you who want to step up for those who need it most.  [Continue reading]

Because we know how much you care about the young people in our programs, we want to provide an update on the ways we are trying to keep young people safe during the current COVID-19 outbreak.  [Continue reading]

Anne Kim is a Northern VA based writer, focusing on some of the issues at the core of our work. Her new book, "Abandoned: America’s Lost Youth and the Crisis of Disconnection" comes out on February 11th. She has an entire chapter dedicated to Second Story and how our work is helping address this crucial challenge. Her book is an excellent way to really understand some of the big issues Second Story seeks to address.  [Continue reading]

Happy new decade! In 2020 we celebrate not only a new year but a new decade, and we're feeling extra thankful for all the ways we have grown, with your help, over the past 10 years. Read about some of our 2010-2019 highlights.  [Continue reading]

Second Story's programs are located throughout Northern Virginia and serve young people throughout the entire DC metro area. Take a look at these photos for a peek into the spaces that host young people everyday, some of them 24/7, to provide safe havens and opportunities to grow and thrive...  [Continue reading]

Human trafficking is a massive, heartbreaking problem both around the world and in the United States. In fact, over 100,000 Americans under 18 are victims of trafficking every year. Hear how you can help through Second Story.   [Continue reading]

Together, we can ensure that Second Story’s support will always be available for young people who need it the most. Our goal is to raise $4 million dollars from people like you over the course of the next three years to meet our rising expenses and continue providing uninterrupted support to young people. That’s about $1.3 million dollars a year, and we need your help.   [Continue reading]

A young person’s teenaged years are a critical moment in their life, and it’s especially important to Second Story that every young person has the safe havens and opportunities they need to graduate and pursue a hopeful future. Read Colby's story and the supplemental interview with Meghan to learn how Second Story steps in.   [Continue reading]

Every year families in our community struggle to send their kids back to school with everything they need to thrive. With your help, every August we give away backpacks filled with school supplies, provide information on resources available throughout the county, and celebrate a new school year. With your help we gave away more than 700 backpacks this year!   [Continue reading]

We relocated our administrative offices and have changed our in-kind donations hours. Donations will be accepted at Second Story for Teens in Crisis (2100 Gallows Rd, Vienna, VA) on Tuesday from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, Wednesdays from 8:00 am until 11:00 am, and Sundays from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.   [Continue reading]