Santa Cruz County Office of Education | High School Voter Education
Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Faris Sabbah recently wrote about the importance of young people getting involved with the democratic process: "You don’t need to be 18 to get started and make an impact. Youth in California can pre-register to vote starting at age 16, volunteer as student poll workers, and help others get registered to vote. And, as always, they can use their most powerful tool to make an impact on any issue on the ballot — their voice." Opportunities for Youth: Pre-register to vote Volunteer as a … [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 Local Resources Santa Cruz Office of Education - LGBT History Month Curriculum Resources / Curated list of lesson plans, literature, podcasts, and more! The MAH | Queer Santa Cruz - Online Exhibit Pajaro Valley Unified School District … [Read more...]
Support
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 … [Read more...]
TransFamilies
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
"Silicon Valley Pride celebrates 50th anniversary" - NBC Bay Area "Silicon Valley Pride is marking a milestone in a big way — with a concert, drag queen performances and vendors. The festival honors half a century of activism and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community." "Silicon Valley Pride’s ‘Unstoppable’ for 50th anniversary weekend" - The Bay Area Reporter "The queer community needs to fight those who seek to “push us back in the closet, and back in time,” Denson said. “Everything speaks on a larger scale to everything going on, … [Read more...]
Reminders
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. Visit the site to learn more: safeschoolsproject.org/California-safe-schools Birds of a Feather Tutoring | … [Read more...]
Boardwalk PRIDE, September 20, Santa Cruz
Show your PRIDE and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with entertainment, info booths, and a giveaway. When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Where: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Learn more at beachboardwalk.com/pride … [Read more...]
GLAAD | #BiWeek: Celebrate Bisexuality+, September 16 – 23
Annually, from September 16-23, GLAAD, the Bisexual Resource Center, and Still Bisexual recognize the bisexual+ community for Bisexual Awareness Week, culminating in Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day on September 23. Bisexual+ Awareness Week seeks to accelerate the acceptance of the bi+ (bisexual, pansexual, fluid, no label, queer, etc.) community. Learn more at glaad.org/biweek … [Read more...]