Start planning now! The school year is full of opportunities to participate in Glisten events, address LGBTQ+ and social justice issues, learn about diverse communities, and take action to create safe and inclusive schools for ALL! Use this calendar to schedule your GSA meetings, lesson plans, student events, and staff development workshops as part of your ongoing multicultural and LGBTQ+-inclusion efforts. Learn more and download: glisten.org/campaigns/back-to-school/ … [Read more...]
GSA Network | Enroll Your GSA!
GSA PSA Zine is LIVE! Our back-2-school GSA PSA zine is LIVE now! Learn about the state of the GSA movement, what type of club best suits your needs, how to face hostility with our Know Your Rights resource, and more. Get connected and dream big for the year ahead! Club members or advisors can enroll their GSAs today by visiting gsanetwork.org/gsa-enrollment … [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...]
Youth Voices for Change Forum, September 18, Salinas
Youth Voices Matter! Join us for a discussion on youth in California and how to make change for the better When: Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 3:30 - 5:30PM Where: The Epicenter, 10 Katherine Ave, Salinas, CA 93901 … [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...]
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...]
LGBTQIA2S+ News
"How to take care of yourself when times are difficult" - The Trevor Project "Everything can feel like it’s moving so fast and that, paired with the unique challenges LBGBTQ+ people are often faced with, makes rest so much more than just a break. Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is take a pause and give ourselves a chance to breathe." "‘Rebels, Criminals, Pioneers’ – Fascinating historic photos on display at Queer Arts Featured" - The Bay Area Reporter "The exhibit showcases dozens of enlarged vintage photos of women of past … [Read more...]
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 when needed. Learn more here. … [Read more...]
Birds of a Feather Tutoring
Birds of a Feather Tutoring | Homework Help & Tutoring for LGBTQ and Gender Expansive Students *Scholarships Available* … [Read more...]
Fall 2026 Rainbow Conference
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...]