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Poverty rising in DC
29th of September 2010
While abject poverty is no news to our clients, the rest of the city is clued in today as a Washington Post headline announces the disturbing rise of African American children in poverty.
Read moreGun-related violence continues
28th of September 2010
The most prominent news in the nation’s capital often seems to be related to federal policy, political campaigns and international diplomacy or wars. Too often the plight of disconnected and impoverished youth and families does not receive the attention which it merits. Volunteers, staff and supporters of Sasha Bruce Youthwork, however, are all too aware of this problem though it often takes a terrible outbreak of violence to bring it to the attention of large numbers of people.
Read moreSBY deepens partnership with Ballou Senior High School
27th of September 2010
New contracts with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and federal Health and Human Services will deepen Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s long-standing work at Ballou Senior High School in Ward 8.
Read moreFormer Bruce House, ILP resident shines as college scholar!
10th of August 2010
Anthony Ross, a former resident of SBY’s Bruce House shelter and Independent Living Program, has received various accolades and an impressive 4.0 GPA in his first year in college. Take a look at this recent article highlighting his outstanding achievements. Former Homeless Youth Now Student Scholar.
Read moreVolunteer with SBY for tickets to Virgin FreeFest!
5th of August 2010
For the 2nd consecutive year, Sasha Bruce Youthwork has been designated as a beneficiary of Virgin Mobile’s FreeFest. SBY is one of many organizations through which, by volunteering, eager fans can earn tickets to the sold out free festival to be held on September 25.
Read moreYouthBuild Class Set to Graduate!
2nd of August 2010
A class of 17 trainees who have completed their course of study with the YouthBuild program (having started last May) are set to graduate Thursday, August 5 at 1 PM. Many of the trainees completed their GEDs and/or construction certifications. Trainees are currently working, in internships, or applying for internships, jobs, or school. The ceremony will consist of light refreshments, live music, special presentations and a keynote speaker, as well as the distribution of awards and certificates to the trainees.
YouthBuild Awards Ceremony
Thursday, August 5th, 2010, 1pm – 4pm
at Eastern Market North Hall
225 7th St. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Congresswoman Speier visits shelter
29th of July 2010
According to our long-term nonprofit partner Polaris Project, an estimated 200,000 American children are at high-risk for trafficking into the sex industry each year. So it should be no surprise that our outreach teams often engage this most vulnerable population on the streets and refer them to our emergency shelter, the Sasha Bruce House.
Read moreA conversation on alcohol and other drugs - July 30
20th of July 2010
SBY’s Prevention Center has facilitated 12 community conversations this year in order to hear the ideas of youth, caregivers and other individuals and groups who are concerned with drug and alcohol use in Wards 5 and 6. Please join us as we report on these stakeholder meetings, which have included members of churches, other nonprofits, police, and residents of housing projects.
Read moreMayoral candidates forum July 26
19th of July 2010
The Washington Interfaith Network (WIN) is hosting a mayoral candidates forum on Monday, July 26 starting at 7 pm at Asbury United Methodist Church, 11th & K Streets, NW. Let the candidates hear your ideas for affordable housing, recreation, education and workforce development opportunities for youth.
Happy Hour with emPower magazine and Tabaq Bistro!
18th of July 2010
On Thursday, August 5 from 5 – 8 PM, Tabaq Bistro, in partnership with emPower magazine, will be hosting a happy hour fund raiser for Sasha Bruce Youthwork!
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