QYTF

Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz Trans Resources – sctrans.org

Santa Cruz Trans Resources provides current information about resources in Santa Cruz County for the transgender, genderqueer and gender expansive community. All of the providers listed have training in transgender issues and have experience treating transgender individuals. … [Read more...]

National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day, Observed May 16th

The rights and acceptance that LGBTQ individuals have today did not occur in a vacuum or happen by accident.  Our LGBT elders worked hard to gain rights and social acceptance. Honor Our LGBT Elders Day is an opportunity for community centers, faith organizations, educational institutions and aging service providers to recognize the lives of LGBT older adults and honor their contributions to history. Learn more at lgbtelderday.org Share Your Story! Join in the conversation. Upload your video about the LGBT elder who changed your … [Read more...]

2020 Queer Youth Leadership Awards – Nominees Announced –

The mission of the Queer Youth Leadership Awards (QYLA) is to improve the lives of LGBTIQ youth by increasing the positive awareness of queer youth leadership, and increasing safe and welcoming environments in home, school, and community. Learn more QYLA.org 2020 QYLA Nominees  Queer Youth Leadership Award, Nominees Abby Sotelo, New Brighton Middle School Student Anthony Flores, Watsonville High School Student Caleb Lennon, Cypress High School Student Camila Snyder-Alaniz & Matthew Domenichelli, Santa Cruz High School … [Read more...]

The MAH Presents – Queer Santa Cruz: Stories of the LGBTQ+ Community in Santa Cruz County

Co-created alongside the Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County the stories, collections, and materials found within document important relationship development and poignant change dating back to the first Santa Cruz Pride Parade in 1975. Browse archival photographs, videos, personal stories, flyers, and more as local trailblazers take you through pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ history. Visit santacruzmah.org to view the exhibit … [Read more...]

The Epicenter Presents: “Sharing Circle” Thursday’s @ 7pm

The current shelter-in-place order has put all public gatherings on hold, and for some community members that order has taken away access to LGBTQ+ safe spaces like The Epicenter. QTYC and Our Gente would like to provide a digital safe space on Zoom for community members to be able to share how they're doing and check in with each other in a safe and accepting environment! Developed from the concept of peer social support, our Sharing Circle is designed to create a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth to express themselves candidly about identity, … [Read more...]

Diversity Center Youth Program May 2020 Weekly Virtual Events

Monday Movies @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Streaming a different LGBTQ+ themed movie or show every week! Life Skills Tuesdays @ 4 pm - 6 pm: We're learning something new every week. From budgeting and resume building to bullet journals and bike mechanics, prepare to be the most knowledgeable of your friends! 4 pm - 6 pm Wednesday Cooking Show @ 4 pm - 6 pm: Join us on Instagram and YouTube as we Livestream a cooking show, with new recipes every week. If you'd like to host one, just contact us! Feel free to cook along or just watch, and to bring … [Read more...]

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