August 1, 2014

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

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

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.
October 24, 2013
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SMYAL Hosts Annual Fall Brunch

Actress Ally Sheedy will receive a community advocate award at SMYAL's annual fall brunch to benefit LGBT youth in Washington, D.C.