Steph’s Story

“Steph” was facing homelessness again and considering moving into an adult homeless shelter pregnant and with her young child. Then, she found Second Story.

Naomi’s Second Story

2024 Naomi's Story

“Naomi” arrived at Second Story for Young Mothers with two small bags and her baby boy. Learn how a safe, stable place to live and some baby necessities were the start to her second story.

Jada’s Second story

A young mother crouching down to hold her baby girl toodler

“Jada” was a young and pregnant mother when she experienced domestic abuse. Second Story for Young Mothers stepped in to help with short-term needs so she could plan the future for her two girls.

Lisa’s Second Story

When her parents found out she was pregnant, Lisa was kicked out and left without a home. Since finding Second Story for Young Mothers, she is working, taking parenting classes, and attending therapy.

Natazja’s Second Story

“Natazja” was struggling with her new role as a parent. She wanted to be a good mother for her baby. Learn how Second Story for Young Mothers helped Natazja with motherhood and moving toward self-sufficiency.

Ashley’s Second Story

The hurdles of the COVID-19 pandemic added to “Ashley’s” struggles with abuse. Second Story for Young Mothers helped Ashley and her young son find independence and confidence to achieve some of her biggest goals!

Calla’s Second Story

Amidst the challenges and interruptions of COVID-19, many youth like “Calla” were still reaching milestones and achieving self-sufficiency. Calla graduated from Second Story for Youth Mothers with a job and her own apartment and came back stronger.

Kelly’s Second Story

After being kicked out of home and fleeing a friend’s house because of domestic violence, “Kelly” ended up in a homeless shelter. Second Story for Young Mothers provided safety, support, and progress towards self-sufficiency.

Desiree’s Second Story

Desiree

“Desiree” became a mom when she was very young. She had big dreams for her daughter and for herself. She just wasn’t sure how to get there until she found Second Story for Young Mothers.

Bianca’s Second Story

Bianca

Homeless and pregnant, “Bianca” remembered her unstable childhood. She wanted more for her baby. Second Story for Young Mothers helped her enroll in classes and apply for food assistance and create a more empowered life.

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!