Tonight is Hotflash! The smyrc staff have been scurrying about getting everything assembled for the silent auction; we have some great packages put together, all to support smyrc! Highlights include original work by up and coming artist Rai Villanueva, an Olivia Cruise for two, tattooing time from a variety of Portland shops, Egyptian Room VIP passes, and much much more.
Help us welcome the new year by supporting smyrc while we have an amazing time too!
Still looking for just the right spot to make that last holiday donation? We’re here to help by letting you know that January 31st is the last day to donate to smyrc online through the Willamette Week’s Give Guide.
Thanks so much to everyone who’s already given – let’s have a mighty successful last two days!
Click here to show your support
below is our entry in the Give Guide itself…
This could mean big things for trans folks!
we love our non-denominational holiday bike of joy!
instead of celebrating the holidays everyone else goes for, every winter we at SMYRC decorate a bike, make it fabulous, and then hang our own post-secrets all over it. The secrets are still in the works, but the bike features blinking lights, pom-poms of yarn, and some really stunning ribbon. As I write, youth are gathered on the couches busily making post-secrets to hang on the bike while they chow down on some chili/soup concoction Jesse came up with. All and all a very cozy winter scene!
special thanks to Jessica from the Rational Enquirer for providing this year’s bike!
age change goes into effect as of January 1st!
the unicorn is very excited about meeting 12 and 13 year old youth!
Exciting news! Last night, after much discussion, smyrc youth decided to extend our age bracket to include folks who are 12 and 13 years old.
Based on the number of calls we from folks in middle school, it’s become increasingly clear to us that people are coming out at younger and younger ages. We’ve also realized how few resources there are for youth younger than high school age. We hope shifting the age range for smyrc drop in will begin to address that gap in services.
So spread the word!
santa loves you just the way you are!
Tomorrow, from 7 to 10 p.m. at 909 NW 19th, we will be gathering for a Christmas cocktail party, and to support SMYRC during the holiday season.
The event is free to attend, and drinks and snacks are complimentary. Get ready for seasonal music, dancing, and photo opportunities with Mr. and/or Mrs. Clause!
All donations made will go directly to support Portland’s LGBTQ youth.
Hope to see you there!
tomorrow (saturday, december 5th) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. SMYRC folks will be at 635 NWA 23rd wrapping presents as a fundraiser at the Nob Hill Business Association’s Holiday Village.
you can bring any gift you want wrapped and we’ll see what we can do!
