The 2024-25 Capitals Pride Auction presented by Giant benefits SMYAL, a nonprofit organization supporting and empowering LGBTQ+ youth in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region, with a portion of proceeds earmarked for You Can Play and Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation.
The auction will close at 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Thursday, December 12.
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The Capitals are proud to continue our work in building an inclusive environment where all individuals are excited to be a part of our sport.
The Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation raises money each season for LGBTQ+ organizations in the DMV through its annual Pride Auction. Past beneficiaries include SMYAL, an organization that empowers LGBTQ+ youth, the HRC Foundation's Youth Well Being Project to promote safety, inclusion and well-being for LGBTQ+ youth in Washington, D.C., Team DC, an organization established to educate the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) community on the benefits of individual and team sports participation, while also providing scholarships to LGBTQ student-athletes, and You Can Play, an organization dedicated to ensuring equality, respect and safety for athletes, coaches and fans, without regard to sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Since 2016, Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation has donated over $200,000 to LGBTQ+ organizations.
Together with Monumental Sports and the Washington Capitals, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) is committed to supporting the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL) is a local organization whose mission is to empower lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth and provide access to crucial resources they need to succeed. They provide leadership development opportunities, after-school programs, and counseling services and provide a sense of safety and community for those who seek their support. Monumental Sports and CareFirst have teamed up this season to highlight the services SMYAL provides to local LGBTQ+ youth and spread awareness for the important work they are doing in the Washington D.C metropolitan area.
