Stories of Hope
Samantha's Story
From Dijitbouti, Africa to Capitol Heights, I’m not sure where I’d be without Promise Place….
Dae’Janae Day’s Story
During my first two years of high school, my Grandmother was my inspiration to push forward and make the best grades possible. But in my junior year she passed away
Maria Strives to Give Back
Maria’s hope is to become a counselor one day so that she can help other to learn from her own life…
Families Reunified
86%
of homeless youth completing our new Family Strengthening Program remain reunited with strengthened families.
Youth Safely Housed
100%
of homeless youth admitted to our Re*Generation House exited to stable or permanent housing.
Youth Prepared for Careers
72
young people in Sasha Bruce programs have enrolled in undergraduate degree programs.
Bridging the gap for homeless youth: Capital One demonstrates the importance of corporate partnerships
by Leigh Bailey, Senior Manager, Institutional Giving When the COVID-19 lockdown began, Sasha Bruce saw a dramatic increase in the number of young people coming to our Barracks Row Drop-In Center for survival services. We learned that the lockdown exacerbated fragile...
read moreNext Chapter for Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s Volunteer Leadership
Meet Our New Board Chair – Shaunda Patterson Strachan by Jenny Archer This past July, Shaunda Patterson-Strachan became the Chair of Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s Board of Directors. She takes the reins from John Crain who served in this position for five years....
read moreFounding Month Reflections
by Beth Oldham Cultural upheaval in the early 70’s.A gang prevention team.A failed runaway shelter.A 20-year-old psychology student with a family history of activism.What do these all have in common?If you guessed “Debby Shore,” you’re correct. If you guessed “the...
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