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DC youth poverty indicators acute
29th of September 2009
Today’s Washington Post includes a story citing DC-specific census data on poverty among youth and highlighting the challenge this presents for nonprofits seeking to prevent homelessness in the face of funding cutbacks.
MORE THAN ONE IN FOUR District children were living in poverty last year, even as the region was weathering the recession’s onset better than most metropolitan areas, according to census data released Tuesday.
Read moreJoin Sasha Bruce for the 2009 Help the Homeless Walkathon!
14th of September 2009
The 2009 Help the Homeless campaign has officially kicked off! Help Sasha Bruce raise money for homeless youth! Be sure to designate Sasha Bruce as the beneficiary organization. Donate today!
Read moreJoin us for tree planting party October 17
14th of September 2009
We’ve ramped-up our volunteer program since Obama chose our shelter as the spot to call Americans to service. We’ve heeded his call through several volunteer-led projects at our facilities. On October 17, we will partner with Casey Trees for our next project.
Read moreRally to raise awareness of LGBT homeless youth
13th of September 2009
Since May 2009, Jill Hardman and Chloe Noble have been walking across the United States to raise awareness for LGBTQ homeless youth in America. Please hear from them about their journey and join us for a rally at our shelter on Friday, October 9.
Read moreSBY to sponsor women’s leadership conference
12th of September 2009
SBY is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2009 Washington DC Women’s Leadership Conference, an interactive event to highlight women leadership and to create an intergenerational network of global women leaders working toward socio-economic change.
Read moreNumber of homeless families increasing
11th of September 2009
The recession has had a profound impact on marginally housed local families. For evidence, look no further than SBY’s emergency shelter, the Sasha Bruce House, which has seen increasing numbers of youth seeking respite in the past year.
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