AUGUST 28TH | 1-4 PM
SMYAL is hosting a Glow Up Party for queer and trans youth to help give them a fresh start to the new school year! You must pre-register for this event at SMYAL.org/GlowUp
We will be offering haircuts, makeup tutorials, free school supplies, free chest binders, safe sex supplies, and mobile library checkout with queer books. Come get everything you need to start the school year off right!
Designed for queer and trans youth like you, our programs offer the opportunity to express yourself and build community. Our programs range from discussion groups and self-care workshops to kick back nights and study halls. For now, all programs are hosted online.
Rotating topics in a chat-based discussion room for queer and trans youth ages 13-19. Join at QChatSpace.org
Open discussion for queer and trans youth ages 13-24 hosted on Discord. Join on the Computer: Visit Discord at https://discord.gg/nGjHXn6 Download the App: Download “Discord” from the App Store
🎨 Come be creative with us! SMYAL is hosting a Sip & Paint event for youth ages 13-24 on Thursday, September 9th! The event will be taking place at 410… Continue reading Sip & Paint
Rotating topics in a chat-based discussion room for queer and trans youth ages 13-19. Join at QChatSpace.org
Ants on a Log performs music for children and other childlike people, songfully advocating for positivity, social justice, and silliness. This party will celebrate trans and nonbinary kids with fun… Continue reading Little SMYALs (Youth ages 6-12)- Ants on a Log Music Party
Open discussion for queer and trans youth ages 13-24 hosted on Discord. Join on the Computer: Visit Discord at https://discord.gg/nGjHXn6 Download the App: Download “Discord” from the App Store
Our community spaces give youth a place where they can meet other young people who hold the same identities. These spaces are open for youth to talk about a wide… Continue reading Open Discord
Rotating topics in a chat-based discussion room for queer and trans youth ages 13-19. Join at QChatSpace.org
Open discussion for queer and trans youth ages 13-24 hosted on Discord. Join on the Computer: Visit Discord at https://discord.gg/nGjHXn6 Download the App: Download “Discord” from the App Store
Our community spaces give youth a place where they can meet other young people who hold the same identities. These spaces are open for youth to talk about a wide… Continue reading Open Discord
Rotating topics in a chat-based discussion room for queer and trans youth ages 13-19. Join at QChatSpace.org
Click HERE to register your child for one or both of our monthly groups. Once you fill out the form, you will receive a confirmation email that contains the link to both monthly… Continue reading Little SMYALs (Youth ages 6-12)
SMYAL is hosting a Zoo Field Trip on Thursday, September 25th from 12:00 pm -4:00pm We will be meeting at 410 7th ST SE and then traveling together to the… Continue reading National Zoo Trip (Ages13-24)
Open discussion for queer and trans youth ages 13-24 hosted on Discord. Join on the Computer: Visit Discord at https://discord.gg/nGjHXn6 Download the App: Download “Discord” from the App Store
Our community spaces give youth a place where they can meet other young people who hold the same identities. These spaces are open for youth to talk about a wide… Continue reading Open Discord: Self Confidence Workshop
Little SMYAL’s is a group for queer and trans 6-12 year olds to provide young people a safe(r) space hang out and meet new people, access resources, and gain support from staff while connecting youth and their families to community resources and services.
Little SMYALs has gone virtual! Join us on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month for games, crafts, reading, and all-around fun!
Ever wanted to learn more about what it means to be a youth organizer?
Are you already engaging in organizing and activist work in your community, and want to find community with other youth organizers? Then check out Rise Up!
Rise Up! is a four-day, free, online conference that explores what it means to be a young queer organizer today. The conference is open to any queer, trans & nonbinary, and ally youth ages 13-24 years old.
Are you paving the way for your fellow LGBTQ students at your school? Do you organize school initiatives?
Then you’re improving the future of our community and we want you to get the support you need. As you pursue your dreams of secondary education, learn more about our award and apply today!
Breaking Ground is a summer program for LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults that utilizes theatre arts and music to discuss complex challenges, successes, and topics. Through acting, singing, and dance workshops, the youth develop a full length musical production based on their real life stories.
SMYAL works to provide inclusive sexual health education to LGBTQ youth. Knowledge is power and helps to encourage healthy behaviors.
Join SMYAL in our efforts to make sexual health more inclusive and accessible by becoming a Peer Health Fellow. The Peer Health Fellowships are paid 6-month positions.
The Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Network empowers queer, trans, and allied youth leaders to organize and mobilize a movement that advocates for safer schools and healthier communities. By providing leadership and activist training, we support the next generation as they lead the charge for LGBTQ rights and social justice.
Our Youth Council also meets to support campus leaders as they organize initiatives to create a safer learning environment. In doing so, we bring the voices and perspectives of youth to the forefront of the LGBTQ movement while educating community members and school faculty.
If you are looking for connections to housing in DC, please visit SMYAL.org/housing.
If you are looking for resources around mental & physical health, community & family support, or guides about identity, visit our resources page.
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