Join us in honoring & celebrating Queer Youth & Ally Leaders! 18th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards Saturday, May 9, 2015 San Lorenzo Valley High School, Felton 5:30 pm Resource Fair 6:00 pm Catered Buffet Dinner by Village Caterers 7:00 pm Awards Ceremony Watch the QYLA PSA featuring the 2015 QYLA Emcee's, Karen & Sean! The Queer Youth Task Force is proud to announce the 2015 Nominees & Awardees!! Queer Youth Leadership Award, Awardees Adrian Nuñez, Student, Pájaro Valley High School Liz Torres, … [Read more...]

Join Us in Honoring and Celebrating Queer Youth Leaders! When:  Saturday, May 9th, 2015 @ 5:30pm Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School, Felton Cost: Youth & Seniors = $10, Adults = $25 - $95 Click Here to purchase your tickets today! For more information, visit www.QYLA.org or call (831) 427-4004 or email us at info@QYLA.org Interested in volunteering? Contact QYLA to get involved with this community event! Flyer Attached for Printing. … [Read more...]

GLSEN is seeking middle and high school aged youth to participate in their ninth national survey of LGBT youth! “The information gathered from this survey will help GLSEN to inform education policymakers and the public about the right of all students to be treated with respect in their schools. Many students in the past have also used the survey information to advocate with their teachers and principals for safer schools for LGBT students.” For more information and to complete the survey visit GLSEN … [Read more...]

Lesbian? Gay? Bi? Trans? Queer? Ally? Open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens (Non-US citizens are eligible as long as they attend an accredited institution in the United States). Our scholarship program is entering its 14th year and supports the next generation of leaders who have already been working tirelessly on numerous programs, projects, and activities aimed at making schools and communities safe and welcoming for all. Deadline to Apply: Thursday, April, 30th 2015 Visit PFLAG to fill out an application today! … [Read more...]

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, April, 30th 2015 Lesbian? Gay? Bi? Trans? Queer? Ally? Open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens (Non-US citizens are eligible as long as they attend an accredited institution in the United States). Our scholarship program is entering its 14th year and supports the next generation of leaders who have already been working tirelessly on numerous programs, projects, and activities aimed at making schools and communities safe and welcoming for all. Visit PFLAG to fill out an application today! … [Read more...]

Day of Silence Student Event Resources Need some last minute ideas for planning your GSA’s Day of Silence event? Check out ‘Tips for the Last Minute Organizer’ To access and print Day of Silence speaking cards Click Here Need ideas on what sort of activities to organize on Day of Silence? Click Here For more resources, tips, and planning ideas visit dayofsilence.org … [Read more...]

Enjoy an evening of refreshments, a fashion show, music, and much more! This event will begin after the Day of Silence march in downtown Santa Cruz. When: Friday, April 17th 2015 @ 6pm - 9pm Where: Santa Cruz High School Cafeteria, 415 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA Ages: High school students ages 14 - 18 welcome with permission slip Cost: FREE! Donations to support the cause accepted. The FINE PRINT: No Alcohol, No Drugs, Random Breathalyzer Checks, All students must have completed and signed Permission slip to enter. Be Kind and … [Read more...]