The Diversity Center

LGBTQ+ Advocacy and Allyship

Our Mission

The Diversity Center inspires and advocates for the LGBTQ+ people of Santa Cruz and Monterey counties by providing critical services, spaces, education, and events that enhance our community's well-being, allowing individuals to build resiliency and thrive.

We envision a healthy, vibrant, and diverse intergenerational LGBTQ+ community, safe and secure in their persons, schools, work, and homes; fueled by a spirit of collaboration with each other and the greater community.

“The Diversity Center has made me feel much more comfortable in myself and has provided a place for me to be my complete self.”

— TDC Program Participant, 2024

NEW! Rainbow Ramblers Advanced Walking Group Date: First and Third Thursday of the Month Time: 1:00-4:00 pm Location: Changes regularly, contact Rich Berger for information Ages: Older Adults This advanced walking group is geared toward more active
Walk it OUT Wednesday! Quarterly Walking Group @ The Watsonville Senior Center Date: Wednesday, June 25 Lunch 12:00 - 12:45 pm Neighborhood Walk: 1:00 -1:45 pm Location: Watsonville Senior Center, 114 E 5th St, Watsonville, CA 95076 Ages: LGBTQ+ Se
🌈 Here, Queer & Thriving: Space to Be Me! Youth Pride Night Open Mic & Dance Hosted by: Rainbow Connections, Monterey County Behavioral Health, The Epicenter, Our Gente, The Diversity Center, Harmony at Home, Dragonfly Forward, Partners for
NEW! Queer Grief Collective Dates: 7 weeks, July 5 – August 16, 2025, Saturdays Time: 10am- Noon RSVP Form: tinyurl.com/qgcsummer The Queer Grief Collective returns for a second round—this time with a deeper focus on grief tied to poli
NEW!NeuroQueer Adult Support Group (Virtual) Dates: 8 weeks, June 30 – August 18, 2025, Mondays, Time: 10am - Noon RSVP Form: tinyurl.com/tdcndqueer The NeuroQueer Adult Support Group is a 8-week program designed to create a supportive and a
Be an Upstander Workshop @ Pajaro Valley Arts Date: Wednesday, July 2 Time: 2:00-3:30 PM Location: Pajaro Valley Arts, 37 Sudden St, Watsonville, CA 95076 Age: LGBTQ+ youth and allies 11-18 RSVP: tinyurl.com/TDCyouth2025 Ever seen something messe
Youth Meet-Up + Threads of Love Art Exhibit Visit @ the Santa Cruz MAH Date: Sunday, June 22 Lunch: 11:45-1:00 at Abbott Square Threads of Love Exhibit Visit: 1:00-2:00 Location: Santa Cruz MAH Age: LGBTQ+ youth and allies 11-18 RSVP: tinyurl.com/TD
Name and Gender Marker Change Workshop Date: Wednesday, July 30 Time: 5:30-7:30 pm Location: The Diversity Center Ages: 18+ RSVP: tinyurl.com/JulyTDCNameChange This workshop will cover the process and paperwork needed to legally change your name and
Pride Documentary 2000s: Y2Gay Date: Thursday, June 26 Time: 6:00-7:30 pm Location: Simpkins Swim Center, Live Oak Annex Ages: All ages RSVP: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/13996351 Celebrate 50 years of Santa Cruz Pride with a semi-weekly sc
All Gender Senior Social Park Meet Up Date: Saturday, June 14 Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm Location: Sierra Azul Nursery & Garden, 2660 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA Ages: Older Adults Join your fellow older adults for a casual park potluck in a beautifu
S’more Summer Beach Bonfire @ Twin Lakes Beach Date: Tuesday, June 17 Time: 6:00-8:30 Location: Twin Lakes Beach Ages: 11-18 RSVP: tinyurl.com/TDCyouth2025 We’ll be roasting weenies, making s’mores, and soaking up the magic of sum
This piece was made by 16-year-old Delta High School student Scarlett “Sketch” Rider, who has been making art for several years. From the artist, "I made this piece to bring awareness of aromantic people to the public and I want them