BACKGROUND

Established in 2016, the Sasha Bruce Drop-In Center works to reduce the length of time that a young person experiences homelessness in the DC Region. By working in tandem with the Street Outreach Program, the Drop-In Center fosters a safe and trusting environment where youth can receive care. In addition to providing survival services, the Center supports youth in their journey towards stable housing and economic independence.

SERVICES

Young people experiencing homelessness or who are unstably housed have access to a variety of free services and supports at the center, including:

• Accessing public benefits
• Case management
• Clothing
• Coordinated entry intake (for supportive housing)
• Computer & internet access

• Group and individual therapy
• Harm reduction
• HIV/STI testing
• Job search & readiness
• Laundry facilities

• Legal services
• Lockers
• Meals
• Mailing services
• Obtaining IDs and other vital records

• Recording music studio
• Recreational activities
• School enrollment & tutoring
• Showers
• Toiletries

CENTER LOCATIONS

BARRACKS ROW

Drop-In Center
741 8th St SE
Washington, DC 20003

HOURS OF OPERATION:
M, T, TH: 8am – 6pm
W: by appointment
F: 8am – 4pm

GALLERY PLACE

First Congregational United Church of Christ
945 G St NW
Washington, DC 20001

HOURS OF OPERATION:
T: 6-8PM

DOWNTOWN

Church of the Epiphany
1317 G St NW
Washington, DC 20005

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Su: 6-8PM

CAPITOL HEIGHTS

J.E. Howard Community Center
4400 Shell Street
Capitol Heights, MD

HOURS OF OPERATION:
T, TH: 1pm – 4pm

IMPACT-AT-A-GLANCE

494

YOUTH SERVED

132

HOUSING INTAKES

A DAY AT THE DROP-IN CENTER

CONTACT US

Sasha Bruce Youthwork – Drop-In Center

741 8th St SE – Suite A

Washington, DC 20003

Pam Lieber | (202) 675-9340

24-Hour Emergency Hotline: (202) 547-7777

Sasha Bruce is proud to be a designated Comcast LiftZone site.