All posts tagged "smyal"
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The DC Center Breaks Ground on New Home
The new center will house space for LGBTQ organizations, support services, a food pantry and its own computer lab.
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DC Black Pride Returns In Full Force for 2023
For its 32nd anniversary, DC Black Pride creates a space for the Black LGBTQ community to convene, celebrate, and commemorate.
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“Gay Day at the Zoo” Is This Sunday, May 7
The annual "Gay Day at the Zoo" celebration, which promotes LGBTQ visibility at the National Zoo, will be held on Sunday, May 7.
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SMYAL Board of Directors Appoints Erin Whelan as Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders, the D.C.-area nonprofit that provides support services and leadership opportunities to LGBTQ youth,...
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Editor’s Pick: Pride at the Capital One Center
The new Capital One Center has lined up a series of special events under the banner "Celebrate Pride at Capital One Center."
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Sultan Shakir departing as executive director of SMYAL on Dec. 31
On December 31, Sultan Shakir, the executive director of Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders, will depart from the organization, closing a seven-year chapter...
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Local nonprofits saddened by news that BHT Foundation will shut down
Local nonprofit organizations say they're saddened that the BHT Foundation will dissolve, eliminating a source of funding for groups in need.
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SMYAL to provide free mental health counseling to LGBTQ youth through new program
SMYAL is offering free mental health counseling to its LGBTQ youth at its Eastern Market offices, courtesy of a generous donation and grants.
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SMYAL launches 6-year Extended Transitional Housing program for homeless LGBTQ youth
Extended program will be open to 12 residents requiring additional support and behavioral or mental health services
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Capital Pride, The DC Center, and other LGBTQ orgs to hold educational forum on defunding police
June 15 event will explain how "defund" strategy works and offer advice on responding to D.C.'s proposed funding increase for MPD
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4 Local Organizations to Support on Transgender Day of Visibility
These D.C.-area groups provide essential programs and services to the transgender community
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LGBTQ groups mark Transgender Day of Visibility through online campaigns
Advocates launch social media campaigns and virtual meet-ups to show their support for the community
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SMYAL moves its youth programs online in response to COVID-19
D.C.'s largest LGBTQ youth group tries to stay connected even as people are urged to practice social distancing
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Scarlet’s Bake Sale auctions off sweet treats to raise money for SMYAL
SUB: Past beneficiaries have included the LGBT Fallen Heroes Fund, the Rainbow History Project, and Brother, Help Thyself
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SMYAL’s Q Chat Space is a new platform to foster online discussions among LGBTQ youth
Q Chat Space lets LGBTQ youth discuss relevant issues and make new friends
