Debbi’s Second Story

Debbi

“Debbi” was kicked out of her home by her father after years of demeaning comments and emotional abuse. With Second Story for Homeless Youth she found a safe place to stay, warm meals, and support.

Tim’s Second Story

Tim

“Tim” had unstable housing his whole life, compounded by mental health issues. Through Second Story for Homeless Youth he now has a home and a bike to get to work and school.

Aaron’s Second Story

Aaron

He was skipping meals, lacked space or privacy, and couldn’t pay his tuition. Then “Aaron” found Second Story for Homeless Youth, and now he has stable housing and is finishing his associates degree.

Cassie’s Second Story

Cassie

Second Story for Homeless youth staff believed that there was more to “Cassie’s” situation than met the eye, and that what she was experiencing was a result of an undiagnosed medical condition.

Ian’s Second Story

Ian's Story

With no place to sleep but a walk-in closet and little food to go around, “Ian” was pointed towards Second Story for Homeless Youth, where he found counseling and then a new home.

Jonesha’s Second Story

Jonesha's Story

Jonesha had an unstable and abuse-filled childhood and ongoing depression when she found herself dropping out of college and living out of her car. Second Story for Homeless Youth gave her stability, counseling, and hope.

Need Help?

If you need help right away, our 24/7 hotline provides support and referrals to services in the Washington DC metro area.
Call 1-800-SAY-TEEN or text “TEENHELP” to 855-11

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.

Thank you for your support!