The Safe Schools Project and Queer Youth Task Force are proud to be working with outstanding students from Santa Cruz County to help support LGBTQIA2S+ and allied youth. We accept applications for internships year-round. Please contact us to learn more. Empower youth through art and history. Learn how to lead energetic, interactive school field trips that fuse Santa Cruz history with dynamic art-making activities at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. You must be a student to qualify and apply for independent school … [Read more...]

"Walking Through History: Designing the QueerStory Walking Tour" - Kian Hladky @ Santa Cruz MAH "This project pushed me outside of my comfort zone, combining the skills I had previously gained in research, design, and marketing. Though many people have helped me along the way, I feel proud that I have been able to manage the various moving pieces of this project and can now offer a piece of history back to the community." "NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Kicks Off Pride With “Trans Rights Are Human Rights” Campaign" - them "The campaign … [Read more...]

1. Santa Cruz Pride & Parade, June 7, Santa Cruz The Santa Cruz Pride parade and festival celebrates the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning Plus) community in Santa Cruz County. The parade and festival is a safe and inclusive space for the queer community and their allies. You are welcome to be who you are and join the organizations, allies, supportive groups, churches, candidates, ensembles, performers, parents, children to show your pride, activism, enthusiasm and love. When: Sunday, June 7, 2026 @ 11 … [Read more...]

“We Protect Us” zine, a letter to trans, queer, and Two Spirit+ (TQ2S+) -  bit.ly/weprotectuszine Genders and Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Network and Transgender Law Center are excited to announce the publication of our collaborative “We Protect Us” zine, a letter to trans, queer, and Two Spirit+ (TQ2S+) youth on hate crimes, accountability, and collective liberation! "3 trans athletes team up for Ironman and make the podium" - OutSports "Three trans athletes realized they each had a strength in one of the triathlon disciplines, … [Read more...]

We Must stand United in Support of our LGBTQ+ Youth The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County, in collaboration with The Diversity Center, TransFamilies of Santa Cruz County, and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (SCCOE), have created a resource site to help keep our LGBTQ+ students, families, educators, and community members informed about their rights and how to access legal and support services when needed. Visit the site to learn more: safeschoolsproject.org/California-safe-schools 29th Annual Queer Youth Leadership … [Read more...]

What is Asexuality? It’s important to remember that asexuality is an umbrella term, and exists on a spectrum. Asexual people — also known as “Ace” or “Aces” — may experience little or no sexual attraction and/or experience sexual attraction in a non-normative way. Ace people may want to and can form many types of intimate relationships, whether those relationships are romantic, platonic, or other forms of attraction and connection. Within the ace community, there are many ways for people to identify. Learn more from The Trevor Project … [Read more...]

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Queer Prom Planning Committee, April 13, Zoom We need your help to bring Queer Prom to life!  Join the planning committee and help us create the layout for the dance, make decorations, and set the vibe for our dance.  Share your ideas and together we can create a fun and inclusive dance for everyone.  Please RSVP for the Zoom link! When: Monday April 13 @ 4:15 - 5:00 pm Where: Zoom Ages: High School LGBTQ+ youth and allies  in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties RSVP: tinyurl.com/QPPC2026 Rainbow Connections Youth Empowerment … [Read more...]

1.  Trans Day of Visibility 2026 Statement from The Safe Schools Project Today, March 31st, is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Today, and every day, we celebrate trans resilience and joy, and we reaffirm our commitment to fight for the rights and dignity of our trans family. To our Two Spirit, transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive community: you deserve joy, love, and celebration. You deserve safety, rest, and a future to look forward to. You deserve to be seen for who you are and who you want to be. From the trans … [Read more...]