How Organizations Can Be A Community, Not Just An Employer with Flo White

In this episode, we hear from Flo White, a youth organizer and leader with Sasha Bruce Youthwork. Flo shares her powerful journey from experiencing homelessness to becoming a leader within the organization and a key advocate for youth in Washington, DC. Her story is one of resilience, growth, and empowerment, as she navigated the challenges of youth homelessness, received stabilization, and transitioned into leadership roles at Sasha Bruce, including serving on the Youth Advisory Board and contributing to The Curb podcast.

Flo reflects on the opportunity organizations like Sasha Bruce have to go beyond youth engagement and service provision, supporting the development and growth of young people in meaningful ways. Her experience highlights the profound impact such organizations can have in creating job opportunities, fostering personal growth, and developing leadership skills. She emphasizes the importance of investing in youth in a holistic, non-judgmental way and discusses how Sasha Bruce’s commitment to centering youth voices has shaped her own path and ability to contribute to broader systemic change. Flo also shares valuable lessons from her journey, offering insights on how we can create environments where young people aren’t just heard, but are also empowered as future leaders.