"Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the disproportionate levels of poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces compared to cisgender (non-transgender) people." - glaad.org/tdov … [Read more...]

From March 25 to March 31 we are launching a digital mobilization campaign to build power and support for trans young people and the organizers and communities fighting alongside them. Learn more at trans-week.com … [Read more...]

A joyful, intergenerational Trans Day of Visibility gathering featuring story sharing, art, restorative activities, and local organizations. When: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 @ 6 - 8:30 pm Where: Diversity Center Ages: All RSVP: tinyurl.com/TDOE2026 … [Read more...]

Save the date! The 51st Annual Santa Cruz Pride will be Sunday June, 7, 2026! Learn more and stay up to date at santacruzpride.org Santa Cruz Pride is seeking diverse, entertaining performances for the 2026 Pride Festival stages. All types of performers are welcome to apply...musical, voice, drag, dance, performance, etc. To apply to perform, please fill out this form. … [Read more...]

Queer Student Union Meetings, Every Tuesday The Queer Student Union is part of the Youth Led Leadership Alliance, which is a network of 8 different leadership groups sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, working together to develop leadership skills and make an impact across their community. Additional in-person gathering on Saturday, March 21! When: Every Tuesday @ 4:15 - 5:00 pm Where:  RSVP for information Ages: Santa Cruz County High School Students RSVP: tinyurl.com/QSUYLLA Rainbow Connections Youth … [Read more...]

Welcome to March! We are so excited to be building community with you. Let's celebrate the equinox in style! Wednesdays kick off with new season recipes for the Community Cooking Show, and then SAGA sessions and the Family Movie Matinee in Felton. If you want lunch delivered, just let us know on the calendar, message on socials, or call/text/email! On Saturdays, join us for clothes mending, mapping accessible trails, and helping launch the new book club at Diverse Youth Meet Ups, and some job readiness training at Literally How. Young … [Read more...]

Are you a former, current or aspiring trans, nonbinary or Two Spirit youth athlete? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! We’re running an OPEN CALL for zine submissions to our 2026 Trans Joy in Sports zine! Stories should reflect your personal experience as a trans, non binary or Two Spirit athlete. We know that trans youth have a wide range of experiences when it comes to athletics, but ultimately, we hope to hear about what has brought you joy, even if accompanied by challenges. Stories should be at least one paragraph and not exceed 150 … [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 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...]