The Safe Schools Project and The Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County are proud to host a panel titled ‘Why YOU should care about gender affirming care’ on Friday, Feb 6th, 2026 from 12:00pm–1:30pm at the Capitola Public Library. This important panel event will highlight stories from local queer and transgender youth, inviting leaders and decision makers in the health and education arenas … Read More...
Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County
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...
29th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards
The Queer Youth Task Force is proud to announce... 29th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:30-8:30 PM Pajaro Valley High School, Watsonville 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 allies … Read More...