News
Read more about what's new with our programs, issues our work addresses like trafficking, homelessness, and poverty, and updates on our work and your support.
We are thankful for anyone able and willing to help us communicate our work. If you have creative ideas to help us spread the word through social media, print, television, an online publication, or another medium, or if you are a member of the press, we would love to talk to you. Please contact our Communications Manager.
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Save the Date
We're thrilled to be back in person this year! Mark your calendars to join us for our annual Beacon of Hope Breakfast Fundraiser on October 25, 2023 from 8:00 to 9:00 AM ET at Westwood Country Club in Vienna, Virginia.
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Learning Series: Youth Homelessness in Fairfax County
We held a virtual discussion with two local leaders on the subject of youth homelessness. Together, we'll learn more.
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Join Our 2S Task Force
We are updating this page with our immediate needs as we respond to changing circumstances.
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Thank You & Happy New Year from Second Story Staff!
As we start off the new year, we reflected on how your support made our 2022 a little brighter. Learn how you made an impact across all Second Story programs.
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Giving Tuesday: Second Story’s Holiday Letter
Read Second Story's 2022 holiday letter from our Board President to learn more about how you can support our mission.
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Register for our Beacon of Hope Virtual Fundraiser
Register for our Beacon of Hope Virtual Fundraiser so you can help ensure Second Story's programs remain open and uninterrupted in the year ahead.
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Help us provide new clothes for youth!
Donate new clothes to help families and youth in Northern Virginia! Help restock basic necessities to make sure young people have what they need to to reach their full potential.
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Learning Series: Human Trafficking in Northern Virginia
Join Second Story staff for a frank discussion about human trafficking and learn how our programs provide much-needed support to victims.
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Help us send young people back to school!
We're looking for at least 1000 backpacks filled with school supplies to be donated by August 15th. Your donations will help provide youth a sense of normalcy as they look to an uncertain academic year and help ensure their education isn't disrupted.
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Celebrating 50 Years
It all started in the early 1970s when community members began noticing increasing numbers of young people running away from their homes. The teens were looking for help. At that moment in 1972, we stepped in to help. 50 Years later, we're still here, offering safe havens and opportunities to youth and their families experiencing crisis.
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Second Story Celebrates National Volunteer Month
Last year alone, 486 volunteers donated 8,486 hours of time to Second Story! To all of our volunteers, including those who are new and those who’ve stood with us for the past 50 years, we say THANK YOU!
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Easter Basket Donations for Young Mothers
Help provide Easter baskets to young mothers in need. Provide a bundle of joy to children and parents this Easter season.
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Second Story Learning Series–Reconnecting Generation Covid
We hope you'll join us virtually on March 29, 2022 at 11 AM EST to hear more about Reconnecting Generation Covid! Learn more about how to attend.
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Pantry Pack Donations for Families
Help donate essential pantry items to families in need across Northern Virginia.
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Second Story’s Holiday Letter
Read Second Story's holiday letter from our Board President to review the past year and let you know how you can support us.
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