Juvenile Justice Reform
The Anne E. Casey Foundation has published a succinct summary of reforms included in the Juvenile Justice Reform Act.
Sasha Bruce featured in Urban Institute story
Many youth experiencing homelessness report avoiding shelters because they don’t feel safe there or can’t relate to the older adults, but they often don’t have another option.
Our results
We hold ourselves accountable not just for action…but also results. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of youth, families and communities.
Dae’Janae Day’s Story
With nothing I had to start from scratch, with the help of my mentors of course.
Our vision for workforce preparation
Homelessness is steadily increasing in the nation’s capital. Each year there are fewer affordable places to live, while the amount of safe, decent shelter for young people and working families […]
Tragedy in our community
Sasha Bruce staff and volunteers have been offering positive youth development activities in the Clay Terrace neighborhood for many years. Our Richardson Youth Drop-in Center has been a beacon of […]
Chapin Hall Finds Disturbing Rates of Pregnant & Homeless Youth
Yesterday, Chapin Hall released Missed Opportunities: Pregnant and Parenting Youth Experiencing Homelessness in America. This third Research-to-Impact brief presents findings related to the experiences of young people who are pregnant or parenting and […]
Dae’Janae Day brings down the house!
Last night’s event at District Winery marked a new milestone for Sasha Bruce’s enduring campaign to prevent and end youth homelessness in the DMV! This one-of-a-kind event was crowned by […]
SASHA BRUCE YOUTHWORK TO HONOR SENATOR SUSAN M. COLLINS of MAINE
Contact: Jim Beck, 202-675-9340, jbeck@sashabruce.org SASHA BRUCE YOUTHWORK TO HONOR SENATOR SUSAN M. COLLINS of MAINE At the April 25th Annual Benefit to Prevent and End Youth Homelessness WASHINGTON, D.C. […]
The changing face of homelessness
“Our findings probably challenge the images of homelessness. Homelessness is young,” Morton said. “It’s more common than people expect and it’s largely hidden.” Matthew Morton, the Principal Investigator for the […]