The Diversity Center Youth Program, Santa Cruz County The Diversity Center’s Youth Program offers support to teens, families, and schools on issues of gender, sexuality, acceptance, and overcoming discrimination. Check out Diversity Center Youth Program for the most up to date information about meet dates, times, and programming. Rainbow Kids Circle (Ages 5 - 11) - Meets the First Saturday of the Month Rainbow Kids Circle is a monthly 90 minute playgroup for gender diverse, LGBTQ+ kids and allies ages 5-10 and their families. … [Read more...]
LGBTQIA2S+ News
"Trans Day of Visibility: A Message from 6 Trans Community Elders" - GLAAD "A powerful reflection on resilience, history, and community, this story highlights six trans elders sharing their experiences, wisdom, and hope for the future of transgender acceptance in the face of ongoing challenges." "Youth story: My personal inspiration for coming out" - Kids Help Phone "Sometimes, exploring stories from other people who’ve had similar lived experiences can help us feel validated, supported and like we’re not the only ones in the world … [Read more...]
Birds of a Feather Tutoring | Homework Help & Tutoring for LGBTQ and Gender Expansive Students *Scholarships Available*
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 … [Read more...]
29th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards, May 9
Join us in honoring and celebrating queer youth leaders and their allies. When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 @ 5:30PM - 8:30PM Where: Pajaro Valley High School Learn more at QYLA.org … [Read more...]
14th Annual Watsonville Film Festival, March 12 – 21
This year, we uphold that film and storytelling are not only art forms, but vital forces for truth, representation, and cultural resistance. At a time when communities of color are too often silenced or misrepresented, cinema becomes a powerful tool to reclaim agency, share our own stories, and inspire positive change. When: March 12 - 21, 2026 Where: Watsonville, Santa Cruz & Salinas Theme: Art as Resistance Learn more at watsonvillefilmfest.org … [Read more...]
Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31
"Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the disproportionate levels of poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces compared to cisgender (non-transgender) people." - glaad.org/tdov … [Read more...]
Trans Week of Visibility and Action, March 25 – 31
From March 25 to March 31 we are launching a digital mobilization campaign to build power and support for trans young people and the organizers and communities fighting alongside them. Learn more at trans-week.com … [Read more...]
A Sacred Witnessing: A Trans Day of Euphoria Event, March 31, Santa Cruz
A joyful, intergenerational Trans Day of Visibility gathering featuring story sharing, art, restorative activities, and local organizations. When: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 @ 6 - 8:30 pm Where: Diversity Center Ages: All RSVP: tinyurl.com/TDOE2026 … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz Pride 2026, June 7 + Call for Performers!
Save the date! The 51st Annual Santa Cruz Pride will be Sunday June, 7, 2026! Learn more and stay up to date at santacruzpride.org Santa Cruz Pride is seeking diverse, entertaining performances for the 2026 Pride Festival stages. All types of performers are welcome to apply...musical, voice, drag, dance, performance, etc. To apply to perform, please fill out this form. … [Read more...]