Advocacy and Support Groups

 

 LGBT Leadership Council
Clare Sheils, Chair
  www.sc-leadershipcouncil.org

The Leadership Council provides leadership and guidance for the implementation of the 2011 GLBT community Vision as defined at the 2006 Day of Dialogue. The Leadership Council provides support and fosters collaboration across the entire spectrum of the Santa Cruz County GLBT community. It acts in an advisory and support capacity, and as a communication hub to connect organizations, groups and/or individuals doing the work to realize the Vision.

 

Raices
Creating a Healthy and Vibrant LGBT Latino Community
1117 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 425-5422
  www.diversitycenter.org/home/latino

Raíces is a monthly program series exploring topics relevant to the LGBT Latino community. Topics are focused on health and well-being. Come join us and become a more vibrant and healthy member of the community! Every month we plan a different workshop and plan outside activities. We will be doing everything from skydiving, going to a spa, and building kites on the beach, to cooking healthy meals together. Come join us!

 

Rainbow Vets
The Diversity Center
1117 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95061
(831) 425-5422
   www.diversitycenter.org/programs/rainbowveterans

The mission of the Rainbow Veterans of Santa Cruz County is to provide advocacy, recognition, education, support and resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) active-duty personnel, veterans, their partners, families and friends. We meet monthly at The Diversity Center every first Wednesday evening at 7pm.

 

Sex Workers Outreach Project
912 Cole Street, #202, San Francisco, CA 94117
(877) 776-2004
 

Sex Workers Outreach Project—USA is a national social justice network dedicated to the fundamental human rights of sex workers and their communities, focusing on ending violence and stigma through education and advocacy.

 


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