Second Story Teen Center

09/11/2026

Let's recognize today Tess Freiburg. Tess served along side her church family to prepare a meal and serve the teens. We appreciate your time that went in to preparing nutritious meals. The one thing we love most about Tuesday and Friday nights is the free meal we offer every teen that walks in that door. Some nights are special nights that a church will pick a night and prepare a meal to serve. We love those nights because it allows us to meet new people like Tess. Lets give her a special thank you and show her the love today!

"Hello, my name is Tess Freiburg. My first experience at SS was with my church members who prepared and served a meal there. I was amazed by the kind volunteers and workers there. I love that our young people in this area have a safe and free place to go to have fun. My volunteering is a small part I can do to support this project."

09/11/2026

SEE YOU TOMORROW!!

Second Story's 1st Homestead Bake Sale
125 S Main Princeton
11 a.m.- sold out
While your waiting for parade to start stop by and buy some goodies to snack on while your waiting and also don't forget to stay hydrated we have you covered with bottled water.

09/11/2026

☀️🌳 Beautiful day + Homestead Weekend + Lunch in the Park = the perfect Friday in Princeton! ♥️

Come spend your lunch hour supporting community while being with community!

🌭 Second Story Teen Center is serving up lunch, and Princeton Police Department, Illinois👮‍♂️is hosting the bake sale—with proceeds benefiting Second Story, too!

📍 Soldiers & Sailors Park
⏰ TODAY | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

☺️ Enjoy this gorgeous Homestead Friday and support the people and organizations that make our community so special!

🕶️ See you in the park!

09/09/2026

Introducing our speaker coming September 22nd!

We will also have a sweatshirt, Second story merch giveaway! With the fall weather coming in, you’ll be rocking some Second Story merch!

09/08/2026

We are so thankful for this duo!! They make Second Story a fun place to be from putting together activities, games, hanging out with the youth, and just being great at connecting with our teens. You guys are the heart of Second Story and we are so lucky to have you two on our team. Please show them the love and thanks for all their hard work and dedication to our teens.

"We are Asriella and Dominic Schillaci, and we are honored to serve together at Second Story Teen Center. Asriella is the Program Director, overseeing programs, events, and daily operations to create a safe, welcoming place where every teen feels seen, valued, and supported. Dominic serves as the Activities Director, planning games and hands-on activities that help teens build friendships, confidence, and lasting memories.
Together, we believe every young person deserves a place to belong. Second Story is more than just a teen center—it's a community where teens find encouragement, caring mentors, new opportunities, and a safe place to be themselves."

09/07/2026

Please don’t forget this is the last week to get garage sale items in end date is Monday Sept 14th! Thank you to all who have already donated items to help support our garage sale!

We need your Second Hand things! If you are doing your fall clean outs and have things to donate for a Garage Sale we are having a GARAGE SALE. Please drop off all your items to Second Story Teen Center 125 S Main St by Sept 14th, 2026. Garage sale is October 3rd SAVE THE DATE. Details to come at a later date so please watch our facebook.

09/03/2026

Kaylee is a bright spot in our volunteer family. When she is not studying and is back home on breaks you give your time. We are thankful for your willingness to jump in and cook, help serve our teens food, and jump in to volunteer in other areas needed. Lets thank Kaylee for giving up her time over her breaks to volunteer. Thank you Kaylee!!

"My name is Kaylee Dowda, I’m 21 and currently a college student at Olivet, but no matter where I go, Second Story has always been like a second home. I’ve been coming to the Teen Center since highschool, and it’s truly been a place where I’ve grown and felt supported. Now, as a volunteer, I love giving back during school breaks! I usually help in the kitchen cooking, serving meals, and pitching in wherever I’m needed. It feels meaningful to help create the same welcoming space that meant so much to me growing up. Second Story continues to be an incredible part of our community, giving teens safe, positive place to connect, feel cared for, and build confidence, and I’m grateful to be even a small part of that."

09/02/2026

Here is another way to partner with us:

✅Become a monthly pledge donor-monthly donations help us know how much we have in revenue for each category.

🟢The fun part: You get to be completely in charge of how much you pledge and where you want that pledge to go.

🟢Choose your amount you want to send either one time donation or as a monthly donation each month; Choose a category: Transportation Fund, Building Loan (to help pay down our loan for new building) Pantry, Girls Night, Boys Night, or where we see the need at (General Fund)

⚪️Send Monthly pledges to 1033 N Main St or 125 S Main St Attention Emily.

🔹If you have any questions please reach out to Emily Wolf at 815-875-3444 or [email protected]

09/01/2026

Lets show Shannon how much we appreciate her and all she does for Second Story. Transportation is a huge benefit we get to offer our teens. Because of Shannon and other drivers willing to drive we are able to provide a safe trip to the teen center and back home for the teens. She also helps supervise nights we need volunteers. Thank you Shannon for all you give and do for Second Story Teen Center!!!

"I drive the bus for Second Story taking kids home and help supervise at the building and outings and help with anything they might need help. Second Story means alot to me and my family! They give them a safe place to go where they arent judged for their background, race, or sexuality. They offer tutoring for kids, an ear if they need someone to talk too, and different activities to teach them things they can use in every day life. They help kids break out of their shells by having so many different kids come together. My son used to have horrible social anxiety, then he started going to Second Story and made friends and actually wants to go school activities and other activities in town, and is even willing to try new things. I love seeing the positive changes that the teen center brings to teens in our area!" -Shannon Cooper

09/01/2026

Hey Highschoolers- Do you need Service hours? Come help us Sat Sept 12th at our Bake Sale starting at 11 a.m. Sign up sheets will be at the Teen Center. Please let a adult know.