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
Rally at the White House and Capitol July 9
1st of July 2009 - Read more
An 11 year old boy from Florida named Zach Bonner has been walking up the eastern seaboard to raise awareness about homelessness and funds to support CBOs which work with youth. He is a remarkable and precocious person and his efforts have generated quite a bit of media attention.…
A Letter from Youth Detained at Oak Hill
2nd of June 2009 - Read more
The Oak Hill Youth Center is DC’s jail for juveniles. Reasonable people have widely varying views about this facility and the degree to which it helps—or hurts—young people and their families.
College tour bus returns home
27th of April 2009 - Read more
Sixteen youth recently returned from a tour of six colleges and universities in Virginia and North Carolina. Their dream of a college education is one step closer to reality. Now we must build the SBY College Scholarship Fund.
SBY to host youth employment expo May 9
27th of April 2009 - Read more
Save the date for Youth Expo 2009 to be held at the King Greenleaf Recreational Center from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday, May 9. This annual event will bring more than 150 young people in contact with employment and educational opportunities, health services, guest speakers and music.…
Save-the-date: community service planning & work party 5/15
3rd of April 2009 - Read more
Join youth, SBY board members, staff and neighbors of our shelter for the second phase of beautifications to the Bruce House on Friday May 15. We’ll continue to discuss how our community can heed President Obama’s call to service. Contact Jim Beck at 202-675-9340 for more information.
