Second Story

09/04/2026

We were honored to welcome our longtime friend, Supervisor Herrity, to Second Story last week!

Supervisor Pat Herrity joined us for a guided tour of Second Story for Teens in Crisis and overview of our other programs to better understand how nonprofits like Second Story are operating under current circumstances.

We are deeply grateful for Supervisor Herrity's continued commitment to our community!

09/01/2026

Help us spread the word about our Beacon of Hope Fundraiser. Becoming a Table Host is a wonderful opportunity to bring friends, family, and colleagues together to support something you are passionate about.

As a Table Host, your responsibilities are simple but crucial:
1️⃣ Gather nine guests to fill your table.
2️⃣ Set expectations that this is a fundraising event.
3️⃣ Register your guests
4️⃣ Follow up to ensure everyone is ready and excited for the event on October 15!

Join us as a Table Host and be a part of something special by emailing [email protected]

08/31/2026

We are so grateful for incredible young volunteers in our community! 💙 Massive thanks to these high school siblings and team at Virtual Volunteers for stepping up and sharing their digital expertise to support Second Story’s mission. Youth empowering youth makes all the difference!

Read more: https://buff.ly/e4rYIym

Aarav and Raina Shah are high school students who volunteer their digital expertise for nonprofit organizations through their club, Virtual Volunteers. In the two years since starting their volunteer work,

08/28/2026

We’re gearing up for our annual Beacon of Hope Fundraiser on October 15, and we need YOU to help us build a community of support!

We are looking for Table Hosts to gather 9 friends, family members, or colleagues to join them at the table.

💙 Why it matters:
Being a Table Host is about opening doors. By bringing people together, you give a voice to our mission and directly power the programs that provide housing, safety, and hope to youth and families across Northern Virginia. Your table can transform lives.

Please email [email protected] if you'd like more info!

08/26/2026

Look at what's possible when a group comes together with purpose!

We want to give a massive thank you to RSM US LLP for their incredible support of Second Story. RSM has quickly become a dedicated corporate partner.

As part of RSM’s nationwide Power of Love annual stewardship campaign running from July through September, this hard-working group tackled an impressive list of projects in just one day at our emergency home for youth in crisis and our program for young mothers. Local young people come to these programs seeking a safe place to stay and a break from significant crises and challenges. These unexpected new touches will make their stays a little nicer during difficult times in their lives.

Together the RSM employees and interns from their McLean, VA office accomplished the following:

✨ Planted shrubs & built a meditation circle

✨ Weeded, mulched & screened our vegetable beds

✨ Freshly painted our ramp & shed trim to match our purple door

✨ Cleaned 2 townhouses for our Second Story for Young Mothers program

We are so grateful for RSM’s growing partnership and the tangible difference they made for the youth and families we serve. Thank you for showing up for your neighbors in such a powerful way!

https://buff.ly/NS4n71l

Look at what's possible when a group comes together with purpose! ...

08/24/2026

As the new school year begins, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to every individual, partner, and group who contributed to our annual Backpack Drive.

Starting school with the right tools makes a critical difference in a student's confidence and educational success. Thanks to your support, local youth are entering the classroom fully prepared to learn and thrive.

Thank you for investing in our community’s future and showing our youth how much they matter!

08/21/2026

Did you know that 1 in 6 abused women is first abused during pregnancy?

Pregnancy and early motherhood should be a time of hope and community support. That is why Second Story for Young Mothers (SSYM) is so vital.

SSYM provides a safe haven for pregnant or parenting young women ages 16 to 24 who are experiencing homelessness or living in unsafe environments. We walk alongside these young mothers as they build safety, stability, and long-term independence for themselves and their children.

Learn more by attending an Open Door information session: https://buff.ly/sI8Bxuu

08/20/2026

We are so grateful to local Starbucks partners (employees at Dunn Loring) and The Starbucks Foundation for recognizing our work and standing with youth and families in our community!

Second Story was nominated for a grant directly by local Starbucks partners who see the daily impact of our programs right here in our neighborhood. This generous support directly advances our mission to empower youth and families facing homelessness or crisis.

To our local Starbucks partners: thank you for standing with us and for caring so deeply about our shared community.

08/18/2026

Our Culmore teens had an incredible time exploring self-expression and confidence at a theatre workshop with Creative Cauldron

Special opportunities like this happen because of amazing local partners who believe in our youth. When we team up, we create safe, enriching spaces where young people can truly thrive.

🤝 Want to partner with us? Please reach out to [email protected] if you'd like to volunteer or partner with our team

08/14/2026

At Second Story, we know that when a young person walks into the classroom on day one with a backpack full of brand-new supplies, they walk in with confidence.

Thanks to the incredible team at The Brigade of Mercy, Tysons Rotary Club, and dedicated local volunteers, 800 backpacks were packed to the brim with essential school supplies.

Thank you to every donor, volunteer, and supporter who helped set our students up for success this year!