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Our programs focus on cultivating each person’s innate ability to heal, helping participants explore meaning and maintain hope—even in the face of life’s challenges. We offer classes, wellness programs, and lectures at our U Street center that encourage wellness for the whole person: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Join us for healthy cooking and nutrition classes, creative arts worksh

ops, therapeutic yoga and stress reduction, as well as lectures and talks with experts. We also offer weeklong and one-day integrative healing retreats for people with cancer. Join us at our program space on U Street to learn more about our work and to tour the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery - our nonprofit gallery space that features exhibitions that explore community, global, and personal healing. Smith Center also runs several community programs, including a Community Patient Navigation Program and an Integrative Patient Navigation Training for new and experienced navigators and a hospital-based Artist-in-Residence program at Walter Reed.

06/19/2026

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Did you know? Green, black, and white teas have been linked to a reduced risk of cancer. These soothing, lightly caffeinated options are rich in EGCG, a powerful antioxidant. Brew a cup next time you need a gentle energy boost in the afternoon!

Register for Ina® for more evidence-based information about eating well during cancer treatment: https://adscha.savorhealth.com/portal/. It is free and accessible 24/7.

06/17/2026

We’re 70% of the way to our $100,000 goal—but we need your help to get across the finish line.

Every day, someone in our community hears the words, “You have cancer,” and turns to Smith Center for support, connection, and hope. We want to be there for every person who needs us.

Right now, every dollar donated before June 30 will be DOUBLED through a matching gift.

💙 $25 becomes $50
💙 $50 becomes $100
💙 $100 becomes $200

Your gift helps provide counseling, support groups, creativity programs, and a community where no one has to face cancer alone.

The match ends June 30. Help us bridge the gap and make twice the impact today: https://smithcenter.org/giving/spring/?utm_source=spring-appeal&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=6-17-26.

06/11/2026

🧗‍♀️ Community Climbing Night Highlights! 🧗‍♂️

What an amazing evening we had this past Saturday at Sportrock Climbing Centers.

From reaching new heights on the wall to encouraging one another every step of the way, the event was filled with growth, teamwork, and plenty of fun. It was inspiring to see everyone push their limits, build confidence, and connect through a shared adventure.

A special thank you to Sportrock for their generous partnership, which helped make discounted day passes available and allowed us to create an inclusive and supportive experience for our community.

We're also incredibly grateful to the Sportrock staff and dedicated belayers whose support and expertise helped make the night a success.

📸 Check out some of our favorite moments from the event!

06/10/2026

Cancer can be an isolating journey, but no one should have to face it alone.

For 29 years, Smith Center has provided emotional support, healing programs, therapy, creative workshops, and a compassionate community for people affected by cancer. As more individuals turn to us for help, the need has never been greater.

Now through June, every donation will be MATCHED dollar for dollar by a generous supporter who has witnessed the life-changing impact of Smith Center's programs.

That means your gift goes twice as far to ensure we never have to turn anyone away.

We're working toward our $100,000 goal, and every contribution makes a difference.

💙 Double your impact.
💙 Support healing and connection.
💙 Help someone facing cancer know they are not alone.

Donate today and make twice the difference: https://smithcenter.org/giving/spring/?utm_source=spring-appeal&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=6-10-26

05/28/2026

Our supporters are the reason our doors are always open💙

Because of donors like you, people facing cancer can find community, support, and connection when they need it most.

When Stacie was diagnosed with breast cancer, she knew she couldn’t do it alone. After struggling to find spaces where she felt seen and supported, she spoke up — helping inspire a partnership between Smith Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital to create a support group specifically for Black women with breast cancer.

Today, Stacie is cancer-free and continues showing up for others the way others showed up for her.

Every gift helps create spaces where no one has to face cancer alone. Thank you for helping us keep the door open for the next person who needs us.

Help us continue this work by making a gift today. Your donation brings hope, healing, and community to those who need it most: https://smithcenter.org/giving/spring/?utm_source=spring-appeal&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=5-28-26.

05/22/2026

Cancer impacts more than the body. It can change the way a person sees themselves, their relationships, and their future.

At Smith Center, we believe emotional healing matters too. Through support groups, creative arts, movement, and connection, people facing cancer can find community, comfort, and hope when they need it most.

Your support helps make those moments possible for every person who walks through our doors. Help us reach our $100,000 goal: https://smithcenter.org/giving/spring/?utm_source=spring-appeal&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=5-20-26&blm_aid=2873664513&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnFXl2kzohWZ_6WGU2XbIKiFLhnJ7x86hDhkyVIWyxgcI3TM-uS5CFd94GYW8_aem_1yg_5IBn31Sr1J_cjN1-uw.

05/21/2026

🍴🥗🍎 Food for Thought: Monthly Nutrition Tips brought to you by Savor Health🍴🥗🍎

Looking to boost your vitamin C during cancer treatment?

Vitamin C supports your immune system and helps your body heal. You’ll find it in colorful foods like oranges, strawberries, bell peppers, and broccoli. Try adding citrus slices to water, tossing berries into oatmeal, or roasting some peppers with dinner. Every bite adds a little extra support!

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05/20/2026

When Ruth was diagnosed with cancer, she had an exceptional medical team, but she still felt profoundly alone. Fear. Anger. Isolation. Those were hers to carry.

Then she found Smith Center.

What began as a retreat became a lifeline: a community that understood, a space to heal emotionally, and creative expression that helped her find her voice again.

“Smith Center was my emotional treatment. It was my mental health journey, and it was transformational.”

Today, eight years after her diagnosis, Ruth is thriving and giving back to the same community that supported her.

“I could not be the person I am today without Smith Center. And I love me.”

Stories like Ruth’s are why this work matters. Every gift helps ensure that no one facing cancer has to carry the emotional burden alone.

Help us reach our $100,000 goal and be there for the next person who needs us💙

05/04/2026

Like stand up comedy? Love doing good for the DC community? Join us at The Smith Center for Healing and The Arts on U St. for a stand up comedy show! Laugh Together, Heal Together is a brand-spanking-new stand up comedy show that will leave you in metaphorical stitches (don't worry, they dissolve). Grab your friends and grab some tickets before we sell out! Doors are at 6:15pm and show starts at 7:00pm.

And our features:

Joey Friedman -

Izzy Gelfand -

Anna Huntly -

Shelley Kim -

Stephen Chen -

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laugh-together-heal-together-a-special-night-of-comedy-tickets-1988570138816.

04/29/2026

For 29 years, Smith Center has been there—offering support groups, healing circles, and creative programs that bring connection, comfort, and hope. We’ve never turned anyone away.

Now, we’re asking our community to show up once more.

We’re nearly halfway to our $100,000 goal, and every gift is matched dollar for dollar—doubling your impact and helping ensure these vital programs continue.

These aren’t extras. They are lifelines.

As we approach our 30th year, let’s get there together💙

Donate today. Share with someone who cares. Be part of what makes this community so powerful: https://smithcenter.org/giving/spring/?utm_source=spring-appeal&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=4-29-26.

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1632 U Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20009

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+12024838600

Website

http://www.smithcenter.org/

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