Press Release: SMYAL Speaks Out Against Bullying in DC
SMYAL, the DC metro area's only organization solely dedicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth, has released a statement in response to the recent release of the documentary film Bully. Bullying and violence is still a daily reality for many youth, especially those who are LGBTQ or perceived as such, and SMYAL is proud to do its part to promote safe, healthy development for LGBTQ youth through daily after-school programming and outreach to community service providers.
Read the full press release here.
SMYAL is Named Best DC Nonprofit by the Washington Blade!
SMYAL received the Best Nonprofit Award 2011 from the Washington Blade. Thousands of Blade readers voted to award SMYAL the Best Nonprofit in the DC Metro area in the tenth annual survey for the "Best of Gay DC, 2011" because of SMYAL's outstanding reputation for helping our communities' gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual and questioning youth.
Over 27 Years of Supporting Local LGBTQ Youth!
The Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL) is the premier Washington, DC metro area service organization solely dedicated to supporting LGBTQ youth.
SMYAL's mission is to support and empower lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. Through youth leadership, SMYAL creates opportunities for LGBTQ youth to build self-confidence, develop critical life skills, and engage their peers and community through service and advocacy. Committed to social change, SMYAL builds, sustains and advocates for programs, policies and services that LGBTQ youth need as they grow into adulthood.
For over 27 years, SMYAL has been a beacon of hope for LGBTQ youth in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Reaching out to provide needed services to more than 10, 000 youth and critical training to more than 5,000 youth workers, our impact in the community has been enormous.
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