SMYAL
Organizational Awardee

SMYAL is a leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting and empowering LGBTQ+ youth across the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region. Founded in 1984, the organization provides mental health care, housing, leadership development, and community-building programs for queer and trans young people ages 6-24. As priorities for care evolved, SMYAL has expanded its services, including building the region’s largest housing program for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. Rooted in a commitment to social change, SMYAL continues to create safe, affirming spaces where young people are equipped with the resources and community that supports them on a journey from surviving to thriving.
Washington, DC
June 30, 2026
Organizational
Award
Awarded to:
SMYAL
Organizational awards recognize local nonprofit organizations taking specific actions to build bridges and strengthen communities, such as supporting disaster recovery, championing equality, or building consensus and collaboration around common areas of need within their communities.


















