Elections Family Day is a community event where families can learn about the elections process in a fun and welcoming environment. Through interactive activities and behind-the-scenes demonstrations, participants of all ages will gain a better understanding of how elections are conducted and how every vote is counted. When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 @ 12 - 3:30PM Where: Watsonville Public Library, Simpkins Swim Center, Felton Library votescount.santacruzcountyca.gov … [Read more...]
GLAAD | Sprit Day, October 15
#SpiritDay is the world’s most visible anti-bullying movement inspiring LGBTQ youth, especially transgender and nonbinary youth to live their lives in their truth and authenticity. glaad.org/spiritday … [Read more...]
October is LGBTQIA2S+ History Month!
LGBT History Month | 31 Days 31 Icons / LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Icons. Each day in October, a new LGBT Icon is featured with a video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images and other resources. lgbthistorymonth.com Local Resources Santa Cruz Office of Education - LGBTQ+ History Month Curriculum Resources / Curated list of lesson plans, literature, podcasts, and more! The MAH | Queer Santa Cruz - Online Exhibit Pajaro Valley Unified School District … [Read more...]
Rainbow Conference 2026 is a Success!
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The Diversity Center Youth Program, Santa Cruz County The Diversity Center’s Youth Program offers support to teens, families, and schools on issues of gender, sexuality, acceptance, and overcoming discrimination. Check out Diversity Center Youth Program for the most up to date information about meet dates, times, and programming. Our Gente @ The Epicenter, Monterey County OUR GENTE is the LGBTQ+ Services program of The Epicenter that exists to create safe environments and opportunities to affect positive change and growth for … [Read more...]
LGBTQIA2S+ News
"Finding Belonging Under the Rainbow" - Growing Up in Santa Cruz "A Place Of Belonging And Hope" By MJ Reynoso "The Queer, Trans, and Allied Student Summit, part of the Rainbow Conference, encapsulates so many aspects of what queer youth need right now. It offers community, a chance to meet like-minded people, expand your knowledge or even learn something new... " "Recognizing The Beauty" By Evelyn Roberts "When the Rainbow Conference is held at Watsonville, its often hastily walked halls will be transformed and given new life much … [Read more...]
Reminders
Birds of a Feather Tutoring | Homework Help & Tutoring for LGBTQ and Gender Expansive Students *Scholarships Available* We Must stand United in Support of our LGBTQ+ Youth The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County, in collaboration with The Diversity Center, TransFamilies of Santa Cruz County, and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (SCCOE), have created a resource site to help keep our LGBTQ+ students, families, educators, and community members informed about their rights and how to access legal and support services … [Read more...]
GLAAD | #BiWeek: Celebrate Bisexuality+, September 16 – 23
Annually, from September 16-23, GLAAD, the Bisexual Resource Center, and Still Bisexual recognize the bisexual+ community for Bisexual Awareness Week, culminating in Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day on September 23. … [Read more...]