Meet the Fall 2023 Student Planning Committee
We thank them for their commitment, leadership, and work in planning the Summit during their weekly meetings! Aaron Gonzales, any pronouns, Student, City of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County Daphne Johnson, any pronouns, Student, City of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Izzy Brandon, she/they, Student, City of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County Juniper Brown, he/they, Homeschool Student, Santa Cruz County Sion Erkiletian, they/them/theirs, Student in Aptos, Santa Cruz County Zahir Sabbah, he/him, Student in Aptos, Santa Cruz … [Read more...]
In the News
Growing Up in Santa Cruz, September 2023 "A Brave Space for All: A workshop helps LGBTQ students" by Sion Erkiletian, Juniper & Daphne / Page 21 Talk of the Bay Radio Show Listen at Sep 18, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Christine Barrington, Education, Local, Program, Talk of the Bay Closet Free Radio Stay tuned to KZSC 88.1 FM / Monday, September 25 / 7:00-8:00 pm … [Read more...]
Crisis Support
Weekly & Monthly LGBTQ+ Youth Programs
The Diversity Center Youth Program, Santa Cruz County The youth program at TDC provides supportive, educational and social activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and questioning (LGBTIQ) youth. Check out their weekly schedule events at diversitycenter.org/youth Questions? Email youth@diversitycenter.org Weekly and Monthly Happenings We’re here and Queer LGBTQ+ Youth Hangout (Weekly on Thursdays @ 4 - 6 PM) Welcome to the most awesome and inclusive hangout spot in town – We’re Here and Queer! Here, … [Read more...]
LGBTQ+ News
"Pajaro Valley Pride marches on" - The Pajaronian "The eighth annual Pajaro Valley Pride (PVP) Celebration unfolded in Watsonville Sunday with a day of performances, drag story time, booths, interactive spaces, food, arts and crafts and information tables from organizations from around the county." Photo: Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian "Sha’Carri Richardson sprints to World Championships upset in Budapest" - Out Sports The final meters provided a storybook finish for world champion Sha’Carri Richardson in Budapest … [Read more...]
Queer, Trans & Allied Summit
The Safe School Project Presents: A day of workshops
The Safe School Project Presents: A day of workshops, gatherings, and leadership opportunities for youth, families, and educators from the central coast! September 30, Watsonville • Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit for middle and high school students! • Glitter Kids for elementary school students! • Understanding Gender for parents, guardians, and educators. Bilingual/Bilingüe! Breakfast & lunch provided! When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 @ 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Where: Watsonville High School, … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz County Office of Education | Queer & Trans Youth Council – Apply by September 8
The Queer & Trans Youth Council of Santa Cruz County (QTYC) provides local LGBTQIA+ youth with leadership skills and an opportunity to serve the local LGBTQIA+ community. Council members work together to identify needs, then plan and implement projects to directly impact their community. Any student currently enrolled in any high school within Santa Cruz County can join the Alliance. Apply Today! If you or your students have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to Student Leadership and Engagement Coordinator, Andres Ortiz … [Read more...]
Genderventurers: A Journey of Shared Strength (Ages 11 – 18), September 2 – December 2, Santa Cruz
Genderventures is a 4-part series gender diverse support group open to people ages 11-18 who are wanting to explore and understand how our gender informs the way we experience the world. Participants can attend one or all 4 sessions! When: Four first Saturdays from September to December @ 2:30 - 4:30 pm Euphoric Explorers Exercise: September 2nd Sparkling Spectrum Skills: October 7th Fabulously Fluid Fashion: November 4th Gender Gratitude Gathering: December 2nd Where: The Diversity Center, Santa Cruz If you're interested … [Read more...]