Sasha Bruce Youthwork

Sasha Bruce Youthwork Sasha Bruce Youthwork works to improve the lives of runaway, homeless, abused, and neglected at-risk youth and their families in the Washington area.

Right now, our SBY Boutique is low on men's clothing. We need men's underwear, jackets, pants, and shirts- all sizesHere...
09/01/2026

Right now, our SBY Boutique is low on men's clothing. We need men's underwear, jackets, pants, and shirts- all sizes

Here's why it matters: A young man came to the SBY Boutique looking for a jacket for a job interview. We didn't have one.

Our boutique is where young people choose what they need, with dignity. We need to have it in stock.

If you have men's clothing to donate, please visit: https://www.sashabruce.org/in-kind-donations/

Thank you.

Thank you. Because of your support for the Back-to-School Fund, young people are starting this school year with: - Safe...
09/01/2026

Thank you.

Because of your support for the Back-to-School Fund, young people are starting this school year with:
- Safe housing
- Meals and stability
- Counseling and belief
- A path forward

School is hard enough. When a young person also has to worry about where they're sleeping or how they'll eat, it becomes impossible.


We're grateful. They're grateful.

Let's keep this momentum going into September. visit give.sashabruce.org/backtoSchool

08/28/2026

Ayeee, it’s , and this one hit DIFFERENT🎨💥
“Don’t discount your creativity.” 💯

Session 3 of Created2Create: Wellness Wednesdays @ REACH took us from CHARACTER CREATION ➡️ SELF-CREATION. Because sometimes imagining who you could be helps you recognize everything already inside you🧠🎨🔥

Sponsored by DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and in partnership with , our young kings stepped into a room where there were no wrong answers, no pressure to be perfect and no limits on imagination.

🎭 What does your character look like?
⚡ What are their powers?
🛡️ What protects them?
💭 What do they stand for?
🪞And how much of that character is actually YOU?

Creative facilitator Tone butta brought character design off the page and into real life, challenging the boys to build original characters from their personalities, strengths, challenges, aspirations & straight-up imagination✍🏾🔥

Then wellness facilitator Nico “NNIL” Pires helped us go beneath the artwork. We talked identity, self-awareness, confidence, personal values, choices, safety & the qualities we want to strengthen within ourselves 🧠💜

& THAT is where the magic of Created2Create lives.

The character may be fictional, but the confidence is REAL.
The artwork may start on paper, but the conversation goes way beyond it.
And creativity turns out to be a superpower these young men already had. We just gave it somewhere to show up. 🦸🏾‍♂️🎨💥

Creators + healers + young people in one room, using ART to open conversations that might not happen any other way.

That’s Created2Create🎨
That’s creative wellness💪🏽
& we’re only getting started🔥

🎥 Watch the recap, catch the gems & share the movement!

Common questions about including Sasha Bruce Youthwork in your will: Q: Will it affect my day-to-day finances? A: No. E...
08/26/2026

Common questions about including Sasha Bruce Youthwork in your will:

Q: Will it affect my day-to-day finances?
A: No. Estate gifts only distribute after you pass away.

Q: Can I still change my mind?
A: Yes. Wills and trusts can be updated anytime.

Q: What if I don't have much to leave?
A: Any amount makes a difference. Some people leave a percentage, others a specific amount.

Q: Is there tax benefit?
A: Yes. Estate gifts often qualify for significant tax advantages. Talk to your financial advisor.

Q: How do I get started?
A: Visit Partner.freewill.com/smartgiving/SashaBruceYouthwork to create or update your will in minutes.

Your legacy can change young lives. 💙

A new backpack: $40Lunch: $12Transportation: $15School supplies: $100. New clothes for the school year: $200. A safe pla...
08/22/2026

A new backpack: $40
Lunch: $12
Transportation: $15
School supplies: $100.
New clothes for the school year: $200.
A safe place to sleep so you can focus in class: Priceless.

For many young people, back-to-school preparation means choosing between necessities.

Our Back-to-School Fund ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have:
- Stable housing
- Meals and basic supplies
- Counseling and support
- The space to focus on their education

Every gift matters. Every young person deserves to start the school year ready to succeed.

Donate to the Back-to-School Fund. give.sashabruce.org/backtoSchool

Making a will doesn't have to be complicated. Through programs like FreeWill, you can create or update your will in min...
08/19/2026

Making a will doesn't have to be complicated.

Through programs like FreeWill, you can create or update your will in minutes—no lawyer required. And you can include Sasha Bruce Youthwork to support youth experiencing homelessness for years to come.

Other ways to give through your estate plan:
- Include us in your will or trust
- Name us as a beneficiary of your IRA
- Donate appreciated stock
- Use a Donor-Advised Fund

Every option has tax benefits. Every option makes a difference.

Ready to explore? Visit Partner.freewill.com/smartgiving/SashaBruceYouthwork

Years ago, Alexa came to our emergency shelter when she had nowhere else to turn. During her time with us, our team told...
08/13/2026

Years ago, Alexa came to our emergency shelter when she had nowhere else to turn. During her time with us, our team told her again and again: Keep going. Believe in yourself. You matter.

Recently, she called with news.

"I was listening."

Since leaving our program, Alexa earned her Nursing Assistant certification and picked up her new scrubs for work.

The care she received, a safe place, steady encouragement, and people who believe in her is still echoing forward.

That is what your Back-to-School gift makes possible.

Every young person who walks through our doors deserves to start the school year with what they need to succeed.

Support the Back-to-School Fund: https://give.sashabruce.org/backtoschool

What do you want to last longer than you? August is Make-a-Will Month a time to think about the future you're building f...
08/10/2026

What do you want to last longer than you?

August is Make-a-Will Month a time to think about the future you're building for people and causes you care about.

If you love young people. If you believe every kid deserves a safe home. If you want your legacy to fight homelessness long after you're gone...

A will or trust can do that.

Through planned giving, you can support Sasha Bruce Youthwork for generations. Your gift becomes ongoing healing, ongoing safety, ongoing hope.

It's one of the most powerful ways to leave a mark.

Our partners at makes it easy! Learn more: https://partner.freewill.com/SashaBruceYouthwork?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=202608_SashaBruceYouthwork_mawm_toolkit_li



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The butterflies are real, and for many young people, so is the anxiety.School supplies cost money. Stable housing costs ...
08/03/2026

The butterflies are real, and for many young people, so is the anxiety.

School supplies cost money. Stable housing costs money. Meals during the school day cost money.

For young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability, the start of a new school year isn't just about new notebooks; it's about access to basic needs.

That's where we come in.

Our Back-to-School Fund helps provide:
- Safe housing and meals
- Counseling and emotional support
- Education and career guidance
- Stability so young people can actually focus on learning

Support a young person's school year: https://give.sashabruce.org/campaign/812205/donate

This week, 12 volunteers from the Pilgrim Congregational Church gave us something our young people will feel every day.T...
08/01/2026

This week, 12 volunteers from the Pilgrim Congregational Church gave us something our young people will feel every day.

They spent four days cleaning, painting, and organizing to help us open the Sasha Bruce Boutique, our first-ever space where youth can come and choose their own clothes, shoes, and everyday essentials, instead of having them handed to them.

That shift matters. It means dignity. It means choice. It means walking into a room and picking out something that feels like yours.

Thank you, Pilgrim Church, for showing up (literally) for our youth. 💛

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