Rock the Capital; Too Much Talent Band & Pinky Killacorn Support Sasha Bruce Youthwork at The Hamilton Live! On April 23
Meet the leaders of our Benefit! This year, Jackie Bush and Josh Raymond, Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) Board Members and Benefit Co-Chairs, are teaming up with the renowned Too Much […]
A Good Search, Well Found
Last November, Javi came to our Barracks Row Drop-In Center with a camera, a genuine curiosity, and a conviction he’d carried for years “Everyone is going through something. Everyone.” Javi, […]
In Their Own Words: Why the Drop-In Center Matters
On February 26, 2026, something powerful happened at the Wilson Building. Young people who have experienced homelessness, incarceration, and violence stood before the DC Council’s Committee on Human Services and […]
Black History: Making Housing Accessible in the District
While Sasha Bruce Youthwork uses this space to highlight the many individuals who have made a positive impact in the District, we’re narrowing our focus this February to Black leaders, […]
The story behind our stock images
At Sasha Bruce Youthwork, we tell stories every day, stories of young people finding safety, healing, and the chance to thrive. These stories are real, the courage is real, the transformation is […]
Like A Phoenix
When Sandi, a resident in Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s Passages Program, heard about a lottery for the opportunity to speak with the Honorable Valerie Jarrett, Chief Executive Officer of The Obama […]
Meet Charles A. Dark, II: Leading Prevention with Purpose in DC’s Wards 5 & 6
At Sasha Bruce Youthwork, we believe that strong communities begin with strong leaders, and for more than 15 years, Charles A. Dark, II has been one of those leaders. As […]
A Sweet Mission with a Big Heart
By: Sikeeseà (KeKe) Garrett The Cookie Kindness Project began with a simple but powerful idea. A cookie, though small, can carry big meaning. A group of volunteer pastry chefs, bakers, […]
Leave a Legacy of Hope for Youth
Make-A-Will Month: A reminder to take care of the future and the causes you care about. August is National Make-A-Will Month. It’s a reminder to take care of the future for […]
A Bullseye for Community: How Flight Club DC Is Making Joy Possible for Unhoused Youth
A Bullseye for Community: How Flight Club DC Is Making Joy Possible for Unhoused Youth In a city where hundreds of young people are focused on survival—finding shelter, safety, and […]