The MAH is now accepting applications for the teen program, Subjects to Change! This program is geared for teenagers who want to make a difference in Santa Cruz County by raising awareness of community issues through collaborative arts and creative experiences (think: arts for social change.) Application Due: Monday, September 21st, 2015 Ages: 12 - 18 years old Click Here to learn more and apply today! … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Surf City AIDS Ride, September 20
The Surf City AIDS Ride is a major fundraising event for the Santa Cruz AIDS Project. Our goal is to raise much-needed funds for items and programs which are not otherwise funded by our United Way, state, and federal programs. We also strive to provide, not only a ride that is a substantial challenge for all levels of riders, but is fun, safe, and rewarding for our cyclists, sponsors, and volunteers. 12, 30, 65, and 100 mile routes are available. When: Sunday September 20, 2015 Where: Santa Cruz County Courthouse, 701 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, … [Read more...]
LGBT History Month October 2015!
LGBT history month celebrates the achievements of lesbian, gay, and transgender icons! This month not only celebrates LGBT history, but serves as a great opportunity to educate our communities! Need ideas on celebrating LGBT history this year? lgbthistorymonth.com - Highlights 31 LGBT icons, one for each day of the month. Each icon is accompanied by a bio, photographs, videos, and other resources. gsanetwork.org/lgbthistorymonth - The GSA Network has developed some great ideas for sharing LGBT history with your school. Ideas include: … [Read more...]
Youth in Motion
Free LGBT Films for GSA’s! Since 2008, Youth In Motion has provided free LGBTQ films and curriculum guides to Gay-Straight Alliances and educators in schools nationwide. Youth in Motion now supports over 750 schools in 40 states! Visit frameline.org/youth-motion to register your GSA for free LGBT films! … [Read more...]
Resources for Parents & Adult Allies of LGBT Youth
As LGBT students and allies head back to school, there are excellent local parent support groups that offer both youth and adults a safe space. Two examples are: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) - Founded in 1991, this local chapter meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Meetings begin with an hour devoted to discussion groups, followed by a unique program for that month. Past programs have featured: community leaders, local LGBT organizations, government representatives, authors, and many other exciting … [Read more...]
2015 Pride Celebration!
Salinas - 6th Annual Salinas Valley Pride Ages: 16+ facebook.com/svpride … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Saturday Youth Leadership Meet-Up
Sponsored by the Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County's Youth Program, our Saturday group is comprised of youth who have come together to design and implement events and learn leadership skills while connecting with new friends and having a great time. All teens in middle school and high school are welcome to join! When: Saturdays @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Where: The Diversity Center (unless there is a special field trip), 1117 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Now Recruiting Teens for Subjects to Change 2015 – 2016
The MAH is now accepting applications for the teen program, Subjects to Change! This program is geared for teenagers who want to make a difference in Santa Cruz County by raising awareness of community issues through collaborative arts and creative experiences (think: arts for social change.) Application Due: Monday, September 21st, 2015 Ages: 12 - 18 years old Click Here to learn more and apply today! … [Read more...]
Back to School Resources for LGBT Youth
Gay Straight Alliances Interested in starting a Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)? or need organizing ideas for one that is that is already established? The GSA Network has a step by step guide to creating a GSA, ideas for group activities, fundraising, how to facilitate a meeting, legal rights, what to do if you're experiencing harassment, recruiting members, and much more! Legal Resources Transgender Law Center - transgenderlawcenter.org Lambda Legal - lambdalegal.org Local Resources Safe Schools Project - … [Read more...]
Recap of Watsonville Pride 2015!
For photos and videos from the event visit facebook.com/watsonvillelgbtqpride In the News… Watsonville Shows its Pride - “Pride events have long been ways for communities to show their support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who live among them. More than that, they are ways for those communities to bring visibility to a world once kept under wraps.” - The Register Pajaronian Pride Returns to Watsonville After 3-Year Hiatus - “After a three-year hiatus, Watsonville Pride returned to the downtown plaza on Sunday, … [Read more...]