To celebrate kindness and transform schools into safer spaces for all youth, GLSEN’s No Name-Calling Week was created as a collective effort to end bullying. Visit glsen.org/nonamecallingweek for help planning events, activity guides, lesson plans, student handouts, posters, and more! Feeling creative? Document how you participated in No Name-Calling Week, and share it with GLSEN’s Creative Expression Exhibit, which is an “...opportunity for individuals, schools, or groups (classes, GSAs, student clubs, etc.) across the nation to visually … [Read more...]
QYLA Youth Talent & MC Auditions, Feb 20, 2016
The 19th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards is looking for three youth or group performances and two youth MCs for the show taking place on May 7, 2016. Do you sing? Do you dance? Do you play an instrument? Please contact us for available times to audition: (831) 427-4004 or talent@QYLA.org When: Auditions to be held on Saturday, February 20 Where: Louden Nelson Center, Santa Cruz … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Watsonville Queer Youth Meet-Up – Every Friday!
In partnership with the First Christian Church, The Diversity Center's LGBTQ Youth Program will be holding Queer Youth Meetups in Watsonville! Every Friday after school, youth ages 12 - 18 are invited to join our dynamic team of youth activists and leaders from the Santa Cruz County. This meetup group will run in conjunction with the Saturday LGBTQ Youth Meetups; more for you to choose! Where: First Christian Church, 15 Madison St. Watsonville, CA When: Fridays 3:30pm - 5:30pm Contact Alex Santana Jr. at (831) 536 - 4472, or email … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Home For The Holidays – A Guide for Self Care During the Holiday Season
“Queer, trans, gender non-comforming folks, and queer people of color — as well as others who may have challenging relationships with their families — can feel a challenging ambivalence about going home during the breaks daunting task. Here are a few tips for taking care of yourself!” Click Here to view the whole flyer created by UCSC’s Cantu Center … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz Queer Youth Meetup Upcoming Schedule
Queer Youth Holiday Party, December 19 When: Saturday December 19th, 2015 @ 1pm - 3:30pm Where: The Diversity Center Need a Break From the Family? Youth Meetup, December 26 When: Saturday December 26th, 2015 @ 1pm - 3:30pm Where: The Diversity Center New Year Queer Youth Meet-Up - Celebrate New Possibilities, January 2 When: Saturday January 2nd, 2015 @ 1pm - 3:30pm Where: The Diversity Center … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Home For The Holidays – A Guide for Self Care During the Holiday Season
“Queer, trans, gender non-comforming folks, and queer people of color — as well as others who may have challenging relationships with their families — can feel a challenging ambivalence about going home during the breaks daunting task. Here are a few tips for taking care of yourself!” Click Here to view the whole flyer created by UCSC’s Cantu Center … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Subjects to Change Winter Art Market, December 18
When: Friday December 18th, 2015 @ 4pm - 8pm Check back for more details … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Watsonville Queer Youth Meet-Up – Every Friday!
In partnership with the First Christian Church, The Diversity Center's LGBTQ Youth Program will be holding Queer Youth Meetups in Watsonville starting December 4th! Every Friday after school, youth ages 12 - 18 are invited to join our dynamic team of youth activists and leaders from the Santa Cruz County. This meetup group will run in conjunction with the Saturday LGBTQ Youth Meetups; more for you to choose! Where: First Christian Church, 15 Madison St. Watsonville, CA When: Fridays 3:30pm - 5:30pm Contact Alex Santana Jr. at (831) 536 - … [Read more...]
Queer Youth Updates: College Scholarships for LGBT Youth
Point Foundation - The National LGBT Scholarship Fund - Deadline January 19 The Point Foundation provides financial assistance to members of the LGBTQ and their early involvement in causes and devotion to making the world a fair place for all. Deadline to Apply: January 19th, 2016 Visit The Point Foundation for more details and eligibility requirements Equality Scholarship - Deadline February 1 The Equality Scholarship recognizes youth throughout Central and Northern California who have demonstrated service to the LGBTQ … [Read more...]
Tips on Finding the Perfect Scholarship for Your Needs
Check in with the Financial Aid office for the college/university you will be attending for LGBTQ scholarships available to enrolled students. Not a high school senior? All of the scholarships listed above have been established for years, so you can check back next year when you’re ready to apply. Visit The Human Rights Campaign’s scholarship database for a large collection of scholarships for individual institutions and California statewide scholarships. … [Read more...]