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.
May is Mental Health Month
At Second Story, we ensure that the young people in our programs get access to mental health services and counseling when they need it. We are glad to be a participant in Mental Health Month, and to help everyone learn that mental health is everyone's business.
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Second Story in the News – Our Launch in Vienna Connection Newspaper
Our new name and look was featured in the Vienna Connection newspaper. Our CEO Judith Dittman was featured, as well as our Vice President for Development, Jade Leedham. Reporter Colin Stoecker joined us for our announcement of "Second Story."
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“A new name and a new look.” -Judith Dittman, CEO
"Last week, I announced for the first time that I was CEO of Second Story. Alternative House is writing our next story... Through this name change, our services to young people, their families, and their communities have continued without interruption," says Judith Dittman CEO of Second Story.
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Ensuring Families Know Their Rights
We have been helping families understand the paperwork they need to ensure that, should the need arise, children can live with other trusted adults if Mom or Dad do not come home.
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Young People Give Us Good Advice
We currently have nine council members, ages 14-18, who help us understand the issues facing young people, and how to talk to them about the things they care about.
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A Bid for Racial and Social Equity in Fairfax County
“This is a wonderful initiative, and we hope that it brings more access and opportunities for success for the young people in our programs,” said Judith Dittman, CEO of Second Story.
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Our Toy and Holiday Gift Drive for Children
“We do this to help the people who are in need. You do it because you have a heart for it,” said Christine Bartell, Resource Manager at Alternative House, who is coordinating the drive.
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