We advocate for LGBTQ youth so they can seize each day and prepare for the future.
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.
Youth Services
Need inspiration for your next GSA campaign? On the hunt for scholarships? We’ve got your back.
Learn MoreGiving Back
From volunteering to donations, the opportunities to support LGBTQ youth are endless.
Get Involved With SMYALHousing
LGBTQ youth deserve a place to live, learn, and grow. That’s why our transitional housing program includes mental health services, networking, mentorship, and more.
Learn MoreEmpower LGBTQ Youth to Thrive
With 40% of youth experiencing homelessness identifying as LGBTQ, our mission has never been more clear. From transitional housing to leadership development, SMYAL serves at-risk youth as they overcome the challenges associated with their identity. Our services are made possible by the generous contributions of our community. Help SMYAL continue to make a difference in the lives of LGBTQ youth.
Upcoming Events
January 27, 2021
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SMYAL for the New Year
Join SMYAL’s Young Donors Committee, the SMYAL Allies, and members of the board and staff for SMYAL for the New Year! Celebrate the new year virtually with a toast, learn about SMYAL’s current programmatic work, and renew your commitment to support and empower LGBTQ youth in 2021.
Hosted Virtually
In the News
Did you know that in addition to supporting LGBTQ youth in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, SMYAL offers dedicated case management to queer and trans youth in Montgomery County?![]()
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Through MoCo Reconnect, SMYAL provides outreach, case management, education training, resource navigation, and employment resources to young people who have disengaged from these services.![]()
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Learn more at mocoreconnect.org
Resources For Young People to Succeed
mocoreconnect.org
MoCo ReConnect is a program effort to perform outreach and support to disconnected youth and young adults. ❗️New year, new schedule❗️![]()
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We’re back with more virtual programs for queer and trans youth! Check out our January programs and explore the whole schedule at SMYAL.org/schedule![]()
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Links to SMYAL’s calendar, Discord, and Zoom are in our instagram bio.![]()
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[ID: Poster for SMYAL’s January 2021 youth programs schedule. The calendar covers programs from January 11-29.]
4 years ago we opened our first house as part of the SMYAL Youth Housing Program!![]()
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Since then, we've expanded and are now able to serve up to 26 queer and trans youth experiencing homelessness with case management, life skills training, peer and community support, and resource navigation.![]()
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Thank you to everyone who helped make the first house possible and has been with us as we grow.
Thinking of ways to celebrate your birthday virtually in the new year? Consider the gift that gives back, a Facebook fundraiser benefiting LGBTQ youth!![]()
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Don't worry, we've got a handy toolkit to help you set up the perfect fundraiser & make an impact at bit.ly/FBFundSMYAL
🎆From all of us at SMYAL, Happy 2021! 🎇![]()
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Whatever the new year has in store for us, we know that we'll get through it, together. Here's to our community and another year of supporting queer & trans youth!
