Second Story

We provide safe havens for homeless youth & youth in crisis to grow & thrive. Follow for news & resources on youth & homelessness. Formerly Alternative House.

[Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez @MasonSup_Andres]

Join fellow DMV parents and guardians for a timely conversation about the growing prevalence of online gambling among youth and what it means for young people today: https://t.co/oPNYWDcvWB

[Second Story @secondstoryorg]

Gaming or gambling? With schools letting out for the summer, many young people will spend more time online, increasing their exposure to gambling-like features in games, sports betting content, and more.

Join us for a free, virtual Learning Series event: https://t.co/whYFbhWMCn

[Second Story @secondstoryorg]

You can help make our home feel safe and welcoming by donating items from our wishlist. These in-kind gifts—like clothing, toiletries, and comfort items—go directly to teens ages 13–17 who often arrive with very little.

👉 Check out our wishlist: https://t.co/EHyq8zfSja

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🎉 Goal reached… and surpassed!

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Holiday Gift Drive and helped bring joy to youth and families this season!

[Second Story @secondstoryorg]

🎁 We’re 90% there—thank you!

We just need a few more gifts for our Community-Based Services gift drives happening this week & next, especially for older teens (ages 1–17).

👉 Shop our Amazon Wishlist: https://t.co/jOqm8d5eAg

[Second Story @secondstoryorg]

We’re collecting new, unwrapped gifts for young people in our Teens in Crisis and Community-based programs—and every item helps us show them that their community cares.

Our Amazon Wishlist makes giving simple: https://t.co/UnMcXiqi6I

[Annandale Today @AnnandaleToday]

250 kids get backpacks at a Back to School event in Culmore. https://t.co/9yGtVxg0kT

[The Brigade of Mercy @brigadeofmercy]

The Brigade of Mercy and community volunteers packed 600 backpacks with school supplies. These backpacks will go to Stanton Elementary school (Title I school in DC) and communities supported by @secondstoryorg.

[Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez @MasonSup_Andres]

Excited to team up with @secondstoryorg & Channel 16 to shoot a video on #PedestrianSafety! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ It's time to make our streets safer for everyone. Stay tuned for more! 🎥 #CommunityCollaboration #StreetSafety #UrbanDesign #FairfaxCounty
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[Second Story @secondstoryorg]

We’re looking for 2-3 volunteers to help with some light cleaning and moving tasks at our Second Story for Young Mothers townhomes as we prepare for our next resident.

Got some extra boxes lying around? We could use those too! 📦

Reach out to [email protected]

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🎉 Mark your calendar and help spread the word about our annual fundraiser 🎉

2025 Beacon of Hope Breakfast
📅 October 22, 2024 from 8 to 9AM ET
📍 Westwood Country Club, Vienna VA

If you'd like to serve as an event sponsor, contact [email protected]

[Second Story @secondstoryorg]

Becoming a parent is hard. Doing it while facing homelessness or unstable housing? Even harder.

Second Story for Young Mothers offers rental assistance, parenting and life skills classes, counseling, and long-term support for parenting or pregnant young women.

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We’re looking for volunteers to support the incredible young women in our Second Story for Young Mothers program! 💜

Interested in helping out or learning more? Email [email protected]

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Second Story is excited to join over a hundred other local organizations for #GreaterDC, a regional campaign hosted by Spur Local celebrating organizations making a difference in the DMV.

Let’s create the change we want to see, together: https://t.co/L6dE53DOGS

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We are thrilled to announce that Second Story has been awarded a generous grant from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia as part of the 2025 Community Investment Funds cycle!

#GrantAward #CommunityImpact #NonprofitNews #2025GrantCycle
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We’re thankful for the support from @navyfederal, whose team has generously volunteered their time and energy to support our mission!

From making snack packs to assembling winter kits, your generosity for the young people and families we serve shine through #NavyFederalServes

[Second Story @secondstoryorg]

We have a last-minute need and we’re hoping our community can help! We’re looking to collect just 4 small gift baskets for the incredible moms in our programs by Friday, April 18th.

Nothing extravagant—just simple, thoughtful items like:
🍫 Candy
🧴 Lotions
🕯️ Self-care treats

[Second Story @secondstoryorg]

We earned a 2025 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency once again! This recognition highlights our dedication to transparency and accountability at the highest level, placing Second Story among the top 0.1% of charities nationally.

[Dalia Palchik @SupvPalchik]

Had a wonderful time visiting Second Story yesterday to learn more about their incredible work supporting youth in crisis. Grateful for their dedication to providing safe spaces for young people in our community! 💜

[Second Story @secondstoryorg]

We are incredibly grateful to our amazing supporters for donating winter coats, warm clothing, and essential items for Afghan families in our community. 💙 Your kindness ensures that families have warm clothing to face these cold months.