GSA Network registration form for this school year is now live! Any TQ2S+ (Trans Queer and Two-Spirit+) school club can register with GSA Network.  Once you register, you will receive resources, information about workshops, coaching sessions and support for your club!  Your GSA club will join a statewide community of GSA's, get invited to attend membership meetings, and have direct support from a staff organizer. All clubs must re-register this year, even if you were already registered last year! Here is the link to … [Read more...]

Fellowship of the Queer: A Youth DnD Campaign, Starting October 5, Every First and Third Sunday Join the queerest campaign in town, featuring adventure, fun, snacks, and Spelljammer! This will be an episodic, continuous campaign. We will make characters together or you can use a pre-built. RSVP required. No experience required - learn and make new friends on a magical space quest. Supplies provided. When: Starting October 5, Every First and Third Sunday @ 10 AM - 1PM Where: The Diversity … [Read more...]

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Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Faris Sabbah recently wrote about the importance of young people getting involved with the democratic process: "You don’t need to be 18 to get started and make an impact. Youth in California can pre-register to vote starting at age 16, volunteer as student poll workers, and help others get registered to vote. And, as always, they can use their most powerful tool to make an impact on any issue on the ballot — their voice." Opportunities for Youth: Pre-register to vote Volunteer as a … [Read more...]

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 - LGBT 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...]

Trans Lifeline | translifeline.org Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community. Call: (877) 565-8860 | Operating Hours: Monday - Friday 10AM - 6PM For the full and most updated list, please visit hipscc.org/naloxone … [Read more...]

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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. Rainbow Kids Circle (Ages 5 - 11) - Meets the First Saturday of the Month Rainbow Kids Circle is a monthly 90 minute playgroup for gender diverse, LGBTQ+ kids and allies ages 5-10 and their families. … [Read more...]

"Silicon Valley Pride celebrates 50th anniversary" - NBC Bay Area "Silicon Valley Pride is marking a milestone in a big way — with a concert, drag queen performances and vendors. The festival honors half a century of activism and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community." "Silicon Valley Pride’s ‘Unstoppable’ for 50th anniversary weekend" - The Bay Area Reporter "The queer community needs to fight those who seek to “push us back in the closet, and back in time,” Denson said. “Everything speaks on a larger scale to everything going on, … [Read more...]