Adulting 101 Workshop: Unhealthy Relationships VS. Healthy Relationships, January 14 Join us for our workshop, aiming to empower young adults upon the dynamics of a healthy relationship VS unhealthy relationship. We will be having a guest speaker from Monterey County Rape Crisis Center who will provide expert insights! When: Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 Where: The Epicenter, 737 South Main Street, Salinas CA 93901 *Food and drinks will be provided, for ages from 14-24* … [Read more...]
2026 eQuality Scholarship, Application Deadline: January 31
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. Scholarship Amount: $6,000 Deadline to Apply: January 31, 2026 www.equalityscholarship.org … [Read more...]
Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County Youth Scholarships, Application Deadline: January 28
16 Different Scholarships are Available for Santa Cruz County high school students! The descriptions on the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County website provide a summary of the eligibility qualifications established by the generous donors who have provided the award opportunities. Scholarships range in award amount and include both one-time awards and renewable awards. Award amounts are subject to change from year to year. Application Opens: NOW OPEN Application Deadline: January 28, 2026 Scholarship Amount: … [Read more...]
LGBTQIA2S+ News
"A Santa Cruz Gardening Collective Cultivates Belonging for Queer and Trans Asian Americans" - KQED "In 2019, she co-founded the Bitter Cotyledons with her partner, Tam Welch, a Korean American who works in the arts. As Matsushita-Tseng explained, the name of the collective carries ideas about the nourishing qualities of bitter Asian foods and queer communities — and how both can grow despite being underappreciated. (A cotyledon is the first leaf that emerges from a plant embryo, providing it with nutrients while it grows.)" "How to … [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...]
eQuality Scholarship – Application Now Open!, Application Deadline: January 31
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. Scholarship Amount: $6,000 Deadline to Apply: January 31, 2026 www.equalityscholarship.org … [Read more...]
Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County Youth Scholarships, Application Deadline: January 28
16 Different Scholarships are Available for Santa Cruz County high school students! The descriptions on the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County website provide a summary of the eligibility qualifications established by the generous donors who have provided the award opportunities. Scholarships range in award amount and include both one-time awards and renewable awards. Award amounts are subject to change from year to year. Application Opens: NOW OPEN Application Deadline: January 28, 2026 Scholarship Amount: … [Read more...]
Holiday Self-Care Tips and Resources for Youth
The holidays can be a difficult time for LGBTQIA2S+ youth, here are some resources to help you or a friend. GSA Network: Journaling for Beginners, Emotional Safety Plan, Holiday Self Care Tips Practicing Self-Care, Step-by-Step - The Trevor Project Going Home for the Holidays...Or Any Days - PFLAG imi.guide - Guides built for and with LGBTQ+ teens to help you explore your identity and support your mental health Stories to uplift, empower, and inspire queer and trans youth - It Gets Better Project … [Read more...]