The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County, founded in 2004, works to raise awareness of the atmosphere queer youth face on school campuses in Santa Cruz County, advocate for the enforcement of AB 537, The California Student Safety & Violence Prevention Act of 2000, and be a catalyst for action in each Santa Cruz County school district to make schools safer for all youth. Funded, in part, … Read More...
28th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards
The Queer Youth Task Force is proud to announce... 28th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards Saturday, May 10, 2025 5:30-8:30 PM Soquel High School, Scotts Valley 5:30-6:00 pm: Community Resource Fair 6:00-7:00 pm: Catered Buffet Dinner 7:00-8:30 pm: Awards Ceremony Simultaneous Spanish Translation provided Join us in celebrating and honoring queer youth and … Read More...
Leadership Development
2023-2024 LGBTQIA+/Ally Youth Leadership Opportunities: The Queer Youth Task Force is proud to announce its Leadership Development Project to inspire, empower, and support LGBTQIA+/Allied youth in Santa Cruz County. The project develops leadership by facilitating youth involvement in local community service and through participation in local, regional, and national conferences. Queer … Read More...