The youth program at TDC provides supportive, educational and social activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and questioning (LGBTIQ) youth.
Check out their weekly schedule events at diversitycenter.org/youth
Questions? Email youth@diversitycenter.org
We’re here and Queer LGBTQ+ Youth Hangout (Weekly on Thursdays @ 4 – 6 PM)
Welcome to the most awesome and inclusive hangout spot in town – We’re Here and Queer! Here, you’re not just welcome – you’re celebrated for being your amazing self. Join us for a fantastic time filled with laughter, connections, and personal growth. Join us every Thursday from 4-6 at The Diversity Center to embrace your authentic self, empower one another, and excel in a world that’s bursting with possibilities. We’re Here and Queer is where friendships are made, dreams take flight, and your identity is celebrated without reservation!
Let’s Connect LGBTQ+ Youth Group (4th Wednesday of Every Month @ 2:30 – 5 PM)
The Diversity Center is hosting a LGBTQ+ youth group at Pajaro Valley Prevention and Students Assistance (PVPSA), 411 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076, Conference Room 1. We welcome all Questioning, Queer and Trans youth ages 11-18 to join us. We embrace gender diversity and strive to create a fun group where laughter can be shared. We will play games, create art, practice self-care and build community together. Let’s connect is a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth to create new friendships and support each other.
Prismatic 3rd Friday LGBTQ+ Teen Gathering (3rd Friday of Every Month)
At our monthly 3rd Friday Prismatic LGBTQ+ Youth Gatherings we embrace diversity, empowerment, and unity. Together, we go on adventures together and create spaces where LGBTQ+ youth ages 11-18 can relax and have fun! Our Prismatic Gatherings include engaging activities that promote connection, belonging and laughter while we embrace our unique identities and perspectives.
LGBTQ+ Youth Garden Club and Crafts (First Saturday of Every Month @ 1 – 2:30pm)
LGBTQ+ teens 11-18 are welcome to join us at The Diversity Center to connect with nature and make new friends. Help us care for our Rainbow Healing Garden in our backyard. Plant new ideas and watch them grown. Connecting with the healing power of the natural world can help us relax and tap into our imaginations. Together, we will create a healing garden space for our community. Learn about the healing properties in plants and how to take care of them. Please RSVP here.
For more information please contact Meggie Pina, Manager of Programs and Impact at meggie.pina@diversitycenter.
“Our Gente” @ The Epicenter Presents: “Q-Turn” – In Person
Q-TURN is Our Gente’s LGBTQ+ specific set of drop-in hours that happen every Thursday from 12 PM to 5 PM at The Epicenter. Youth participants are welcomed into an accepting environment where they can build community with LGBTQ+ youth and their allies and develop networks of support with their peers.
When: Every Thursday @ 12pm – 5pm
Where: The Epicenter, 737 South Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901
