Welcome
Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) meets the urgent needs of at-risk youth and their families in Washington, DC. We believe that young people and families already possess the strengths and abilities necessary to solve their problems and improve their lives. A person who believes he can change and who can envision a different life can make that desire real.
SBY provides help wherever it’s needed—on the street, in its shelters, or at the homes of young people and families who are struggling. Serving DC’s poorest communities, where institutions and systems are broken and young people and their families are struggling to overcome obstacles, SBY uses proven youth development practices to help young people find new ways of surviving, thriving, and realizing success. With more than 30 years of experience meeting the ever-changing needs of DC’s youth and families with innovative programs, we are always willing to listen and ready to help.
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Latest news
SBY “Going Live” to Raise Awareness of Homelessness
19th of November 2008 - Read more
According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, more than 1 million youth are living without homes. Yet the plight of homeless youth receives scant coverage by the media and is rarely mentioned by politicians. This is unacceptable, and Sasha Bruce Youthwork has partnered with Virgin Mobil USA…
A Documentary on Youth Sex Trafficking
24th of October 2008 - Read more
It is not uncommon that young girls involved in the commercial sex industry come to SBY seeking help. Our conselors work hand-in-hand with several District nonprofits to offer alternatives to sex trafficking, and we’ve sponsored the DC premiere of a documentary film on this topic.
Child Welfare Agency Avoids Receivership
7th of October 2008 - Read more
The District’s Child & Family Services Agency (CFSA) has temporarily avoided a return to federal court oversight in the wake of highly publicized and tragic cases involving the death of several children.
Appleseed Center Releases HIV Report Card
24th of September 2008 - Read more
High HIV infection rates in DC have been a public health crisis for years, and it is no secret that youth and families in DC’s poorest communities continue to suffer disproportionately. The Mayor has indicated that HIV prevention is a top priority for his administration.
Join Us for a Celebration of Youths’ Accomplishments!
16th of September 2008 - Read more
SBY has had a long association with the District’s Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) to help young people involved in the city’s juvenile justice system. Recent years have seen a new, positive youth development focus at DYRS with a real commitment to reuniting troubled teens…
