“Melanated Goddess”: KeKe’s Journey to Purpose, Power, and Possibility
“Melanated Goddess”: KeKe’s Journey to Purpose, Power, and Possibility KeKe stepped off the train in Washington, DC with a dream, a degree, and a bold determination to start over. Originally […]
How Will You Spend Your Time This Season?
Harolyn, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, shares her motivation for volunteerism Between work and social connections, free time can feel scarce. But what if dedicating a few hours of your time could […]
The Allen House: Building It All Back
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen was 8 or 9 years old whenhe and his older brother Richard were removed from their mother’s custody and takeninto foster care. Moving from […]
Jay’s Journey: A Story of Hope and Strength
This story is dedicated to my Reid House family: Brittany, Helen, Denzel, Adiam, Ebony, Saicha, Tikia, Chi, Taylor, and Kyana. And to everybody who feels like there isn’t a chance […]
Community Saves Home for Pregnant and Parenting Youth
“Having a safe place to stay means I can focus on finding a job and taking care of my baby. It’s a blessing.“ Olaiya’s Cradle, a Sasha Bruce Youthwork program […]
Celebrating Juneteenth with Sasha Bruce Youthwork
(Image Caption: Picture of attendees at Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s 2024 Juneteenth Celebration.) “Sasha Bruce acknowledges the African American community more than I see any other organization. My talents [and those […]
What is it like to keep our Drop-In Center open during a pandemic?
What is it like to keep our Drop-In Center open during a pandemic? While the world shelters in place, director Pam Lieber and the Drop In Center team keep the center open every weekday to provide essential services to youth during this crisis.
Community Keeps Us Going
Sasha Bruce Youthwork remains open during the COVID19 crisis in part because of an incredible outpouring of community support. We are grateful to generous donors who support local shops and direct their purchases to provide food and goods to Sasha Bruce.
Christina, Youth Advocate
Christina, a bright college student, never imagined she would ever experience homelessness. But when her mother was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, things quickly changed. Her mom got sicker […]
A Note from the Executive Director
This note serves as the first of several updates that I am planning to publish this year providing an in-depth view of our work. I hope you will find it […]