SMYAL Inc

As you guys know by now, Yan passed away on January 23rd. What some of you may not know is that throughout his life he has struggled quite a bit with issues that stemmed from way back into his teenage years. While he will never be back with us, I figured we can all get together and contribute towards a better future for other teenagers like him so instead of flowers, I would like to honor him by setting up a donation in his memory to SMYAL.

Any amount helps! The goal of $1,977 is symbolic (Yan's year of birth) and I would love to blow that out of the water so that many young people can get the help they need.

Thank you very much for your contribution!

Diego

More information about Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League Inc: SMYAL offers leadership development opportunities, after-school programming, transitional housing, and mental health counseling services designed to empower LGBTQ youth and educate their local community. Our organization strives to help these young leaders build advocacy skills and access crucial resources they need to succeed. We also provide education and training programs for youth service providers working in schools, housing programs, local government agencies, and hospitals.

https://smyal.org/

In loving memory of Wayne, we ask that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to support one of Wayne's favorite charities, SMYAL.

SMYAL (Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders) supports and empowers 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.