SMYAL Names Sultan Shakir New Executive Director

Mike Schwartz, chair of the SMYAL Board of Directors, announced the appointment of Sultan Shakir as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective August 4. SMYAL supports and empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region.

July 21, 2014

Published by Katy Ray at July 21, 2014

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SMYAL Targets Women Community Leaders

On Thursday, July 24, SMYAL invites women in the Washington, D.C. community to gather in Columbia Heights for an intimate evening focused on how women can become leaders for LGBTQ youth.

June 17, 2014

Published by Katy Ray at June 17, 2014

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SMYAL All Summer Long

There are very few organizations in our community that are as dedicated to D.C.'s LGBTQ youth as Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL). From building self-confidence to developing critical life skills in young people, SMYAL youth are trained and mentored to be leaders in their community.

May 12, 2014

Published by Katy Ray at May 12, 2014

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A Night Out with The Trevor Project

Advocates of The Trevor Project invite supporters from the Metro D.C. area to join them in A Night Out for Trevor, an annual fundraising event to support the efforts of this life-saving national organization.