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
RockJazz sensation Eric Lewis to perform for SBY
12th of January 2010 - Read more
SBY’s board of directors welcomes renown RockJazz pianist Eric Lewis to a special concert on February 4 to benefit our work with homeless youth. Purchase these affordable tickets – and learn more about Mr. Lewis – by contacting Pape Samb at 202-675-9340 or psamb@sashabruce.org.
DC juvenile justice chief resigns
4th of December 2009 - Read more
Four years ago, then-Mayor Anthony Williams elevated the juvenile justice director position to a cabinet level, a reflection of the importance of addressing the myriad problems associated with youth crime, rehabilitation and recidivism. He found a reformer in Vincent Schiraldi.
SBY to lead substance use prevention planning in Wards 5 & 6
3rd of December 2009 - Read more
Drug abuse among youth and families in DC correlates to a host of other problems including poverty, family dissolution, school failure and communicable diseases.
Washington Post highlights Public Enemy visit to Bruce House
20th of November 2009 - Read more
Raising awareness of youth homelessness is crucial, and legendary rap group Public Enemy has designated it as “Public Enemy #1” Click here to view the Washington Post coverage
SBY featured in music festival documentary
3rd of November 2009 - Read more
SBY recently was a beneficiary of the Virgin Mobile Freefest, the country’s largest free music festival. Dedicated to raising awareness about youth homelessness, concert-goers were offered special access tickets in exchange for community service. Check out the video featuring our Executive Director and one of our youth,…
