Lamont’s Dream
My name is Lamont and I am thankful to how Sasha Bruce has transformed my life – from going to jail to the dream of becoming a firefighter. The truth […]
Jennifer’s Journey
Prior to joining our after-school program, “Jennifer” lived in our Sasha Bruce House crisis shelter. She was admitted into the shelter due to chronic abscondance and prostitution. After 2 weeks […]
Diana’s Story
Diana called the Zocalo Outreach Program because she was concerned about her two daughters. They were sexually promiscuous, acting out, skipping school, and being disrespectful to her. They were sexually […]
Amanda’s Story
Amanda plans to graduate high school in 2013 and dreams of attending college outside of D.C. Amanda* came to SBY’s Teen Mothers’ program as a pregnant 18-year-old in November 2011 […]
Khloe Joins Teen Mothers
Khloe loves the arts and plans to pursue a post-secondary education. Khloe* has been in foster care since the age of 8, and has lived in three different foster homes […]
Lessons Learned in YouthLed
I began to enjoy talking and participating in community events such as planting trees at Richardson Dwellings neighborhood complex, Global Youth Service Day, and a town hall meeting with Mayor […]
Rhonda Grows as a Mother
I see myself growing as a mother and increasing my understanding of being independent through the life skills and parenting support groups. Before I came to Sasha Bruce, I was […]
Theresa Loves Photography and Poetry
I plan on going back to school soon to build a career in Photojournalism. I love to write, take pictures, travel and see new things. I believe education is very […]
James Graduates this Week!
James will graduate from his Workforce Development Program this week! Prior to becoming involved with Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY), James struggled to stay enrolled in his educational program, attend to […]
Maria Strives to Give Back
Maria’s hope is to become a counselor one day so that she can help others to learn from her own life experiences. Maria came to Sasha Bruce Youthwork after being […]
