“Donald Trump is taking office and we are still transgender. As young people, we find it hard to comprehend what a world looks like without President Obama in the Oval Office. It is hard to understand what it could mean to have someone so openly anti-queer and anti-trans in the vice president’s seat. As young organizers, it is hard for us to accept that the progress we’ve invested most of our lives in could vanish come January. So we’ll be honest: we’re scared. But as young transgender and gender-nonconforming people, we know that if anything … [Read more...]
Gender Spectrum: Navigating the Holidays – Advice for Parents/Caregivers
“The holidays are almost here! Along with the joy of seeing family and friends, holidays can be a time when parents and caregivers of Transgender, non-binary and other Gender-expansive kids need to negotiate issues around their child’s gender. To help you prepare, we’ve created a three-part video series hosted by Gender Spectrum’s Lisa Kenney and Pamela Wool.” Visit genderspectrum.org for more resources and support … [Read more...]
Support Santa Cruz Youth Ambassadors Attending “Creating Change” Conference
Every year the Queer Youth Task Force helps send youth ambassadors to the Creating Change conference - the largest annual gathering of LGBT activists, organizers, and leaders in the United States...In order to meet this goal, we are asking for sponsorships from local businesses and individuals such as yourself. We are fundraising to cover the cost of airfare, room and board, and conference registration fees for our three youth ambassadors and chaperones. In this time of much needed change your contribution will lead to the empowerment of the … [Read more...]
Subjects to Change – Now Recruiting!!, Application Deadline December 31
Each year, Subjects to Change consists of approximately 15-20 students from across Santa Cruz County who meet at the MAH every Thursday afternoon to talk community, create stuff, & change—both themselves, as a group, and the community. Weekly meetings include team building exercises, occasional guest speakers, offsite work in the community, and planning social justice themed events. Application Deadline: Saturday, December 31st, 2016 Attached you can find an application, which can also be filled out online here. ***Bus passes can be … [Read more...]
Home For The Holidays – A Guide for Self Care for LGBTQ+ During the Holiday Season
“Queer, trans, gender non-comforming folks, and queer people of color — as well as others who may have challenging relationships with their families — can feel a challenging ambivalence about going home during the breaks daunting task. Here are a few tips for taking care of yourself!” Click Here to view the whole flyer created by UCSC’s Cantu Center … [Read more...]
Please Help Support: Chosen Family Gratitude Potluck for Youth
The Diversity Center's Youth Program is hosting a chosen family potluck so that youth can have a safe space to celebrate with each other. We're asking our fabulous community to contribute to the Youth Thanksgiving Lunch by donating either: A financial contribution ($5-$50) Grocery store food items Thanksgiving dishes or leftovers We at the Diversity Center greatly appreciate anything you can contribute. Thank you for always being wonderful and doing all that you do to help our programs thrive. Please contact … [Read more...]
Read about 19th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards, May 7, 5:30 pm
Read about the 2016 QYLA! Santa Cruz Sentinel Join us in honoring & celebrating Queer Youth & Ally Leaders! 19th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards Saturday, May 7, 2016Aptos High School, Aptos 5:30 pm Resource Fair 6:00 pm Catered Buffet Dinner 7:00 pm Awards Ceremony Watch the QYLA PSA featuring the 2016 QYLA Emcee's, Joan & Vincent! QYLA Tickets Available! Tickets available on Brown Paper Tickets Adult tickets: $25 - $95 Sliding Scale / Youth/Senior tickets: $10 Info: QYLA Tickets Volunteer … [Read more...]
Congratulations 2016 QYLA Nominees & Awardees!
Read about the 2016 QYLA! Santa Cruz Sentinel Join us in honoring & celebrating Queer Youth & Ally Leaders! 19th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards Saturday, May 7, 2016 Aptos High School, Aptos 5:30 pm Resource Fair 6:00 pm Catered Buffet Dinner 7:00 pm Awards Ceremony Watch the QYLA PSA featuring the 2016 QYLA Emcee's, Joan & Vincent! QYLA Tickets Available! Tickets available on Brown Paper Tickets Adult tickets: $25 - $95 Sliding Scale / Youth/Senior tickets: $10 Info: QYLA … [Read more...]
[Reminder] 19th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards, May 7
Please join us as we honor & celebrate queer youth leadership. The Aptos High School “Rainbow Alliance” Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) has chosen the theme “Rainbow Renaissance: The Birds, Bee’s and the Somewhere In-between’s.” When: Saturday, May 7th, 2016 @ 5:30pm Where: Aptos High School, 100 Mariner Way, Aptos, CA 95003 Planning on attending? RSVP on Facebook and share the event with your friends and family! Visit QYLA.org for more information, volunteer opportunities, or to purchase tickets! … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Diversity Center Youth Program’s Queer Youth Weekly Meet-Ups [Every Friday & Saturday]
Watsonville Queer Youth Meet-upWhen: Fridays 3:30pm - 6pmWhere: First Christian Church in Watsonville Santa Cruz Queer Youth Meet-upWhen: Saturdays 1pm - 3:00pmWhere: Diversity Center in Santa Cruz Queer Youth Leadership Meet-UpWhen: Saturdays 3pm - 3:30pmWhere: Diversity Center in Santa Cruz For more information contact the LGBTQ Youth Program at (831) 425 - 5422 x104 or email youth@diversitycenter.org … [Read more...]