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
Former Bruce House, ILP resident shines as college scholar!
10th of August 2010 - Read more
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.
…Volunteer with SBY for tickets to Virgin FreeFest!
5th of August 2010 - Read more
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.
YouthBuild Class Set to Graduate!
2nd of August 2010 - Read more
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…
Congresswoman Speier visits shelter
29th of July 2010 - Read more
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…
A conversation on alcohol and other drugs - July 30
20th of July 2010 - Read more
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…
