SMYAL

Today the Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL) condemned the August 1 attack on a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth meeting in Tel Aviv, Israel, and called for an increased awareness to the issue of anti-LGBT hate crimes, particularly those targeting youth. ... See More

Dear SMYAL Supporters, For LGBTQ youth throughout our region, summer is not only a time to relax and enjoy time off from school, but also to plan for the future. SMYAL youth who were members of the Class of 2009 are now preparing for their next steps in life and getting ready for college, their fi... See More

Dear SMYAL Supporters, It's that time of year again—graduation ceremonies abound at our local schools, and thousands of young people across our city dressed in caps and gowns are feeling the excitement about their next steps in life. Graduation time at SMYAL is something I look forward to ... See More

Dear SMYAL Supporters, You are cordially invited to join us for Women for SMYAL, a networking event and happy hour for local women to learn more about SMYAL and support our community’s LGBTQ youth! Where: HRC Equality Center 1640 Rhode Island Avenue NW ... See More

Dear SMYAL Supporters, You are cordially invited to join SMYAL’s Board, staff and host committee in welcoming our new Executive Director, Andrew Barnett, at a Community Meet and Greet reception on April 22nd! Where: Busboys & Poets 2021 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20009 Metro: Green Line... See More