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 Queer Youth Updates is a program of the Safe Schools Project Editor: Sarananda S. Osheim … [Read more...]

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...]

"GLAAD 20 Under 20 2025: Meet the Young LGBTQ Changemakers Shaping the World" - Teen Vogue "A pass through this year’s 20 Under 20 honorees — a roundup of young LGBTQ change makers who are shaping their industries and the world at large through work in politics, entertainment, faith, literature, and more — demonstrates that what makes this crop so metal is all of the above and then some. GLAAD and Teen Vogue will take you from a history-making television debut in Australia to the undoing of book bans in the state of Georgia, then over to … [Read more...]

Homework Help & Tutoring for LGBTQ and Gender Expansive Students *Scholarships Available* … [Read more...]

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 when needed. Visit the site to learn more: safeschoolsproject.org/California-safe-schools … [Read more...]

The NAACP Santa Cruz County Branch invites the community to join the 2026 MLK March for the Dream on Monday, January 19, 2026, beginning at 10 am. The theme is “Stepping Into the Future Together” following on last year’s theme "Awakening to a New Day." To realize Dr. King’s vision of equality and justice, we must join together to defend democracy, civil rights, and each other from the discriminatory policies of the current federal administration. This year the March will start at the Black Lives Matter mural on Center Street in front of the … [Read more...]

Fellowship of the Queer: A Youth DnD Campaign, Jan 4 & Jan 18 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 is required. No experience is required - learn and make new friends on a magical space quest. Supplies provided. When: Sundays, January 4 and January 18 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Where: The Diversity Center Ages: 13-18 RSVP: tinyurl.com/tdcyouthdnd Game On! An LGBTQ+ … [Read more...]

Adulting 101 Workshop: Unhealthy Relationships VS. Healthy Relationships, January 14 Join us for our workshop, aiming to empower young adults upon the dynamics of a healthy relationship VS unhealthy relationship. We will be having a guest speaker from Monterey County Rape Crisis Center who will provide expert insights! When: Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 Where: The Epicenter, 737 South Main Street, Salinas CA 93901 *Food and drinks will be provided, for ages from 14-24* … [Read more...]

eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. Scholarship Amount: $6,000 Deadline to Apply:  January 31, 2026 www.equalityscholarship.org … [Read more...]

16 Different Scholarships are Available for Santa Cruz County high school students!  The descriptions on the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County website provide a summary of the eligibility qualifications established by the generous donors who have provided the award opportunities. Scholarships range in award amount and include both one-time awards and renewable awards. Award amounts are subject to change from year to year. Application Opens: NOW OPEN Application Deadline: January 28, 2026 Scholarship Amount: … [Read more...]