Upcoming Diversity Center Youth Programming, Santa Cruz
Queer Prom Planning Committee, April 13, Zoom We need your help to bring Queer Prom to life! Join the planning committee and help us create the layout for the dance, make decorations, and set the vibe for our dance. Share your ideas and together we can create a fun and inclusive dance for everyone. Please RSVP for the Zoom link! When: Monday April 13 @ 4:15 - 5:00 pm Where: Zoom Ages: High School LGBTQ+ youth and allies in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties RSVP: tinyurl.com/QPPC2026 Rainbow Connections Youth Empowerment … [Read more...]
Youth Updates
1. Trans Day of Visibility 2026 Statement from The Safe Schools Project Today, March 31st, is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Today, and every day, we celebrate trans resilience and joy, and we reaffirm our commitment to fight for the rights and dignity of our trans family. To our Two Spirit, transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive community: you deserve joy, love, and celebration. You deserve safety, rest, and a future to look forward to. You deserve to be seen for who you are and who you want to be. From the trans … [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
"Trans Day of Visibility: A Message from 6 Trans Community Elders" - GLAAD "A powerful reflection on resilience, history, and community, this story highlights six trans elders sharing their experiences, wisdom, and hope for the future of transgender acceptance in the face of ongoing challenges." "Youth story: My personal inspiration for coming out" - Kids Help Phone "Sometimes, exploring stories from other people who’ve had similar lived experiences can help us feel validated, supported and like we’re not the only ones in the world … [Read more...]
Birds of a Feather Tutoring | Homework Help & Tutoring for LGBTQ and Gender Expansive Students *Scholarships Available*
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 … [Read more...]
29th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards, May 9
Join us in honoring and celebrating queer youth leaders and their allies. When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 @ 5:30PM - 8:30PM Where: Pajaro Valley High School Learn more at QYLA.org … [Read more...]
Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31
"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...]
Trans Week of Visibility and Action, March 25 – 31
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...]