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Weekly/Monthly Queer & Trans Youth Programs
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...]
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...]
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Weekly/Monthly Queer & Trans Youth Programs
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...]
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...]
Upcoming Diversity Center Youth Programming, Santa Cruz
Queer Student Union Kickoff Gathering, September 19 Join the Youth Led Leadership Alliance (YLLA) Kickoff Gathering at Seacliff Beach! Meet other young leaders, connect with your community, and discover how you can make your voice heard through the Queer Student Union (QSU). Together, we’ll share ideas, build friendships, and dream up projects and events that reflect your passions and vision for change. When: Saturday, September 19 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: Seacliff Beach Ages: LGBTQ+ and allied Santa Cruz County High School … [Read more...]
Fall 2026 Rainbow Conference, September 26, Watsonville
The Safe Schools Project is proud to announce the Fall 2026 Rainbow Conference — a day of celebration, community, and learning for LGBTQIA2S+ students, their allies, and the adults who support them in Monterey, San Benito, & Santa Cruz Counties When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Where: Watsonville High School Breakfast, Snacks, and Lunch Provided! Learn more about each track below! For teens: Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit of the Central Coast — Fall 2026 For adults: Parents/Guardians, … [Read more...]