The Queer Youth Leadership Awards recognizes queer youth across Santa Cruz County for being leaders within their community. Being a leader encompasses many attributes and spans across all disciplines and activities. Volunteer Buy Tickets For more information visit QYLA.org When: Saturday, May 12, 2018 @ 5:30 PM Where:  Soquel High School, Soquel … [Read more...]

The Diversity Center Youth Program's second annual Queer Youth Prom is around the corner! High School Youth ages 14-18 are invited to spend an evening under the stars with special performances, dinner, and a night of dancing. When:  Saturday, April 7th @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Where:  First Christian Church, 15 Madison St., Watsonville Cost: Tickets = $5, at the door. *** Student ID Required. *** Email youth@diversitycenter.org or call 831-425-5422 x104 for more info. ------------- Want to support this delightful event? We need volunteer … [Read more...]

YES is a free annual conference for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and ally youth activists who are dedicated to racial, economic, and educational justice for trans and queer youth. YES is youth-planned and youth-led.The cost to attend is FREE! This includes workshops, resource fair, dance, drag show, plus free HIV testing. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided. To end the day we have a DANCE! The dance is open to all registered participants of YES. This year's dance will include drag show/talent show open mic (sign … [Read more...]

All Ages Welcomed Food, Drinks, Snacks Music, Performers, Art, Community Resource Info Booths & More! Where: The Epicenter, 20 Maple St., Salinas Ca. 93901 When: Saturday, October 7th, 2017 @ 1pm - 5pm Info: Salinas Valley Pride Festival In collaboration with: OUR GENTE & THE EPICENTER … [Read more...]

“Resist Oppressive Forces: Protect and Unite our Diverse Communities” All Middle School & High School LGBTQIA/Ally Students welcome! Meet students throughout Santa Cruz County and beyond — from Watsonville and Salinas to Scotts Valley — who are working to help create safer schools in their community! Lunch and Snacks Provided Experience workshops put on by fellow youth and community members Meet LGBTQIA/Ally Community Leaders Fruit Smoothie Party In collaboration with Gender Spectrum In partnership with the Watsonville … [Read more...]

“Resist Oppressive Forces: Protect and Unite our Diverse Communities” All Middle School & High School LGBTQIA/Ally Students welcome! Meet students throughout Santa Cruz County and beyond — from Watsonville and Salinas to Scotts Valley — who are working to help create safer schools in their community! Lunch and Snacks Provided Experience workshops put on by fellow youth and community members Meet LGBTQIA/Ally Community Leaders Fruit Smoothie Party In collaboration with Gender Spectrum In partnership … [Read more...]

Kate Kendell is a nationally renowned advocate for social justice. Kate is an attorney who worked closely with Ted Olson and David Boies on the Supreme Court case overturning Prop 8.  She has an active voice in major media including NPR, The New York Times, and CNN. In 2010, Kate Kendell was named a "woman who could be president" by the League of Women Voters of San Francisco. In her compelling and informative style, Kate will discuss the current climate in our nation regarding social justice issues pertaining to youth and the LGBTQ community. … [Read more...]

Part of our efforts include providing resources to our community in the form of scholarships to local LGBTQIA+ and allies that aspire to pursue higher education. We want to foster our leaders and provide them with the support, confidence, and resources needed to help them aim for long-term goals.  We are reaching out to you to inform you that we will be awarding two scholarships to senior students with in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. In order to be eligible for the scholarship the applicants must meet the following … [Read more...]

Come join Subjects to Change to smash stigmas surrounding sex, drugs, (rock and roll) and mental health and take part in an open mic! This is a free event open to all teens and featuring three teen run "lightning" workshops on the topics above with a focus on the stigma surrounding them and harm reduction, looking to spread information and educate in an entertaining and down to earth, safe setting. Explore the larger museum with your friends and take a break from the event in our cozy space to drink tea, eat snacks, and chill … [Read more...]