The Diversity Center is a beacon of support and inspiration for the LGBTQ+ community. Established in 1989, the Center has grown into a comprehensive hub providing essential services, safe spaces, educational programs, and enriching events informed by the Eight Dimensions of Wellness. We are dedicated to creating a vibrant, intergenerational LGBTQ+ community through collaborative efforts. Our services foster a sense of belonging and promote queer-affirming well-being practices allowing individuals to build resiliency and thrive.
“The Diversity Center has made me feel much more comfortable in myself and has provided a place for me to be my complete self.”
Rainbow Realms Queer Prom
Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 6:00 PM -10:00 PM
Location: Sequoia High School, 229 Green Valley Road, Freedom, CA
Ages: ALL LGBTQ+ teens and allies ages 14-18
Cost: FREE!
RSVP: tinyurl.com/rainbowrealmstdc
🌈✨ Calling all unicorns, trolls, dragons, griffins, mermaids, pirates, vampires, fairies, and fun seekers! ✨🌈
Step through the magical portal and into Rainbow Realms Queer Prom with The Diversity Center and the Santa Cruz COE! Queer Prom is a whimsical and vibrant celebration where fantasy, mythology, and otherworldly vibes intertwine in a kaleidoscope of colors and imagination!
🏳️🌈 You don't need a date to come to this dance. Queer Prom is open to ALL LGBTQ+ teens and allies ages 14-18.
🌟 Rainbow Realms is a world where you can be your most authentic self! 🌟
CampOUT with The Diversity Center and Big Sur Land Trust
Event Name: CampOUT with The Diversity Center and Big Sur Land Trust
Dates: July 8th - July 10, 2025
Location: Glen Deven Ranch in Big Sur
Ages: LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 14-18 from Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties
Cost: FREE!
RSVP: tinyurl.com/campout2025TDCBSLT
🌟 What's CampOUT All About? 🌟
CampOUT is more than just a camping trip – it is about making new friends, building community and reconnecting with nature! Join us for a glamping getaway where you can be your truest self, surrounded by like-minded peers and camp counselors who understand and support you every step of the way. Get ready to relax by the pool, enjoy delicious meals, share stories under the stars , and maybe even spot a shooting star or two!
CampOUT with The Diversity Center and Big Sur Land Trust is FREE and open to LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 14-18 who are looking for a safe, supportive, and seriously fun camping experience! Space is limited to 20 campers.
Threads of Love: The AIDS Memorial Quilt
Date: May 30 - June 29, 2025
Location: The Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, Solari Gallery
Age: All
For more information visit santacruzmah.org/exhibitions/threads-of-love-2025
Threads of Love The AIDS Memorial Quilt is a living love letter to the past, present, and future of the LGBTQ+ community. We are partnering with the National AIDS Memorial to display panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. The exhibit will also feature TDC's Never the Last Love Letter documentary, our Queer Liberation Community Quilt, and art honoring 50 years of Santa Cruz Pride. Inspired by a queer teen’s wish to see the AIDS Memorial Quilt, this exhibit invites reflection on the impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis and the ongoing fight for justice and healing.
Watsonville! never the last love letter Film Screening and Community Conversation
Date: Friday, June 20
Time: 6:00-9:00 pm
Location: Pajaro Valley Arts Porter Building, 280 Main St., Watsonville
Ages: All
RSVP: tinyurl.com/PVANTLL
Join us for a powerful screening of Never the Last Love Letter. Through intimate interviews, archival footage, and historical artifacts, this documentary captures the creativity, courage, and defiance of the LGBTQ+ community during the AIDS crisis.
Santa Cruz! never the last love letter Film Screening and Community Conversation
Date: Wednesday, May 21
Time: 6:00-9:00 pm
Location: Landmark’s Del Mar Theatre
Ages: All
RSVP: tinyurl.com/ntll2025
Join us for a powerful screening of Never the Last Love Letter. Through intimate interviews, archival footage, and historical artifacts, this documentary captures the creativity, courage, and defiance of the LGBTQ+ community during the AIDS crisis.
WE WILL NOT BE ERASED MARCH
Date: Tuesday, May 13
Time: 5:00-6:30 pm
Location: Meet us at Santa Cruz City Hall Courtyard, 809 Center St, Santa Cruz. Together we will march ending at Abbot Square
Age: All
RSVP: tinyurl.com/wwnbe2025
Join us in the “WE WILL NOT BE ERASED” March. This event is to help people feel empowered to live their truth, to not hide themselves away in fear and stay safe from harm. We are building a stronger community together. LGBTQIA+ people deserve respect, visibility and choice. We stand in solidarity with historically marginalized community members. WE WILL NOT BE ERASED MARCH is being led by Byrce Grossman. Bryce is a 14 year old who attends Mission Hill Middle School. They are the visionary behind this gathering. “I’ve always had activist ideals and I finally felt compelled enough to make something happen. I’m quite tired of waking up everyday fearing for my and others safety and wellbeing.”
WE WILL NOT BE ERASED March Timeline
5:00-6:00: Join us the Santa Cruz City Hall Courtyard where we will kickoff the march
Listen to music
Make a poster and make your voice heard!
Hear from LGBTQ+ youth activists
6:00-6:30: Together we will march ending at Abbot Square.
If you are an LGBTQ+ student or ally who wants to volunteer or speak at the WE WILL NOT BE ERASED MARCH please fill out this form and Bryce will contact you.
If you plan on attending the WE WILL NOT BE ERASED MARCH please RSVP here. If you would like to volunteer you can fill out the same form and Bryce or Meggie from The Diversity Center will contact you.
The WE WILL NOT BE ERASED MARCH is being organized by Bryce with support and sponsorship from The Diversity Center. You can make a donation to support the WE WILL NOT BE ERASED MARCH here!
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