A Letter From Maya, Phillip Reid Resident
“Dear Friend, My name is Maya, and I want to share my story with you. Not too long ago, I faced some really hard times. After things didn’t work […]
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 […]
Pride and Sasha Bruce: Affirming Communities for LGBTQ+ Youth
When the New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn on June 28, 1969, few expected theaction to change the trajectory of LGBTQ+ rights in the country. Tired of the […]
Capitol Hill Community Foundation Named Philanthropist of the Year


(Photo Description: Shaunda Patterson-Strachan receives the Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant to support new initiatives.) For 35 years, the Capitol Hill Community Foundation has improved lives on the Hill with the power […]
Letter from the 2024 Gala Chairs: Celebrating 50 Years of Youth Stories


(Photo Description: 2024 Gala Co-Chairs pictured along with SBY Founder/Executive Director along with Board Chair. From L to R: Shaunda Patterson-Strachan (Board Chair), Jackie Bush, Dwight Bush, Deborah Shore (Founder/Executive […]
Philanthropists of the Year Christopher Addison and Judy Lansing Kovler


At our Hidden In Plain Sight: Youth Homelessness Annual Benefit (June 5, 2023), Sasha Bruce supporters reflected on the incredible power of young people. The supporters making our programming possible […]