PDF of these resources available here. … [Read more...]
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. 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...]
LGBTQIA2S+ News
"Rainbow Conference Highlights LGBTQIA Youth and Parents" - Talk of the Bay from KSQD On September 28th, the Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit of the Central Coast held a day-long event. In this interview, we hear from three people involved in organizing it. The guests were: Stuart Rosenstein, organizer, Andrea Damon: Parent, Understanding Gender Conference, and Tyra Williams: Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit of the Central Coast "Photo | Student organizers of the annual Rainbow Conference take the stage at … [Read more...]
GLAAD | #Spirit Day, October 17
"#SpiritDay is the world’s most visible anti-bullying movement inspiring LGBTQ youth, especially transgender and nonbinary youth to live their lives in their truth and authenticity. This year, on Thursday, October 17th, GLAAD will organize thousands of celebrities, influential voices, news & media outlets, tv & film studios, brands & corporations, landmarks, sports leagues, tech leaders, influencers, faith groups and so many more to go purple and support LGBTQ youth by creating clear possibility models for them to thrive and be … [Read more...]
GSA Network | Register Your GSA!
Our 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 trainings, 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! Registration Link: gsanetwork.org/gsa-registration … [Read more...]
GLAAD 20 Under 20 2024: Meet the Changemakers Who Prove LGBTQ Youth are Thriving (Featuring Local Youth Activist & QYLA Awardee Q Licht)
Teen Vogue exclusively presents the annual GLAAD 20 Under 20 list honoring outstanding LGBTQ youth. You can view Q Lincht's GLAAD bio here … [Read more...]
Upcoming EDI Educators Youth Programming, Santa Cruz
This month we've got fun and resources for queer youth, queer young adults, and caregivers of queer young folks too. Join us for movie nights, queer trivia trophies, emergency preparedness kits, so many snacks, clothing swaps, equity workshop signups, and a bunch of ways to make a Halloween costume (and some handy skills for the rest of the year too). Learn more by following us on socials, checking out the community calendar at cafilmculture.org, or just coming by! … [Read more...]
October is LGBT History Month!
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 Looking for community and safe spaces? Check out the "Weekly/Monthly Queer & Trans Youth Programs" section below to see what programs are available for queer and trans youth locally. Local Resources Santa Cruz Office of … [Read more...]
Queer Youth Updates of Santa Cruz County
Keynote Speaker, T-shirt Design, and Co-emcees Announced for the Fall 2024 Queer, Trans, and Allied Student Summit of the Central Coast. "Corals and Queerness: Resilience in the Face of Adversity" https://youtu.be/EakqNIla8To?si=ihinvUaUpztkWZEw A free summit that is led by youth leaders from the tri-county area. This upcoming summit will provide students the opportunity to: Experience workshops created by fellow youth and community organizers. Meet students from throughout Santa Cruz County, Monterey County, and San … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz Gives – 2024 Holiday Giving Program Proposals, Deadline to Apply: September 6
What is Santa Cruz Gives? Santa Cruz Gives is a holiday fundraising program founded in 2015 in Santa Cruz County. The goal is to create a local network of donors and increase giving via crowdsourcing, as we are able to reach more donors. By making it easy to give to various nonprofits on one site, we hope to inspire donors to dig a little deeper and give a little more than they might otherwise. Questions or interested in applying? Review the FAQ first and then apply here Learn more at santacruzgives.org … [Read more...]