ECV Pride is an inclusive, local, community-led celebration of LGBTQ+ pride in the Eastern Coachella Valley. Everything from the theme, vendor and resource booths to the art, performances, and music, is in the collective hands of local LGBTQ+ and allied volunteers, with The Center as a convener, facilitator, and operations lead. ECV Pride is always […]
National Coming Out Day is a day to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community and their courage to live openly and authentically. It is observed on October 11 every year, which is the anniversary of the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1987. The day was founded in 1988 by Robert […]
Out at the Scare is a special event for the LGBTQ+. community and allies to enjoy a night of fun and fright at the Riverside County Scare & Pumpkin Festival. Out at the Scare will take place on Friday, October 13, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm PDT at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio, […]
Spirit Day is a day to show solidarity and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youths who face bullying and harassment because of their identity. It is observed on the third Thursday of October every year. The day was started in 2010 by a Canadian teenager named Brittany McMillan, who was inspired by […]
The Safe Schools Desert Cities Youth Zone at the Palm Springs Festival is a fun and friendly space for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies to hang out, learn, and express themselves. The Youth Zone is located at the Palm Springs Pride Festival, which is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and its diversity. The […]
Each year, Safe Schools Desert Cities leads hundreds of middle and high school LGBTQ+ youth in The Palm Springs Pride Parade, a colorful and festive event that celebrates the diversity and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies in the Coachella Valley. The parade is part of the Palm Springs Pride Festival, which features […]
Transgender Day of Remembrance is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. The day aims to raise awareness about the discrimination and violence that transgender people face, especially transgender women of color, and to celebrate their resilience and […]
Barry Manilow’s A Gift of Love concert returns to the Coachella Valley December 12-17 to support 25 local charities, including Safe Schools Desert Cities! Scheduled to take place at Palm Desert’s McCallum Theatre, Manilow’s A Gift of Love VI concerts will feature his hit songs and holiday favorites for the sixth time to benefit selected […]
Out at the Fair is a family-friendly event that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and its allies at various county fairs across the country. The event was started in 2011 by a group of friends who wanted to create a safe and fun space for LGBTQ+ people and their families at the San Diego County Fair. Since then, […]
The Safe Schools Desert Cities Rainbow Youth Summit is an annual event that brings together LGBTQ+ students and allies from different schools and communities in the Coachella Valley and beyond. The summit aims to provide a safe and supportive space for youth to learn, network, and have fun. The summit features inspirational speakers, information tables, […]
Safe Schools Desert Cities is planning to staff an exhibitor booth at Cathedral City LGBT Days, an annual festival that celebrates the diversity and inclusion of the LGBT community and its allies in Cathedral City, California. The festival is the first Pride event of the year in California and features various events and activities, such […]
The Safe Schools Desert Cities Scholarship Awards Reception honors and celebrates the year's award recipients. This is an invitation-only event. For more information on our scholarship and award programs, see Awards Program | Safe Schools Desert Cities (safeschoolsdc.org).
The Transgender Day of Visibility is a day to celebrate and support transgender people and their rights. The day aims to raise awareness of the challenges and discrimination that transgender people face, as well as to honor their achievements and contributions to society. The day also encourages transgender people to live authentically and proudly, while acknowledging […]
National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a day to educate the public about the impact of HIV and AIDS on young people and to highlight the efforts of young people to prevent, treat, and care for HIV and AIDS. The day also aims to raise awareness about the barriers that young people face in accessing HIV […]
The GLSEN National Day of Silence is an annual day of action to spread awareness about the effects of the bullying and harassment of LGBTQ+ students. It happens annually on the second Friday in April. The next National Day of Silence will be on April 12, 2024. Some of the ways that students can participate […]
The Palm Springs Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast is an annual event that celebrates the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, who was one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States and a champion for the LGBTQ+ community. The event is organized by the Harvey Milk Foundation and Greater Palm Springs Pride, […]
Pride Prom is an annual event that celebrates LGBTQ+ youth and their allies. Students can dress however they want, dance with whomever they want, and be themselves without fear or judgment. Featuring a DJ, drag performances, dancing, food, and fun, Pride Prom is a way to show support, solidarity, and love for LGBTQ+ youth. […]
Join us Sunday, May 12, (Mother's Day) at The Roost Lounge in Cathedral City for ETHYL'S PLACE CHARITY BINGO. Proceeds benefit Safe Schools Desert Cities + THE ROOST FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Doors open at 12pm and the games begin at 12:30pm SHARP! 21+ only. Thanks for your support!
Harvey Milk Day is a day to celebrate the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, who was a pioneer for the LGBTQ+ rights movement in the United States. He was one of the first openly gay elected officials in the country, and he used his position to advocate for equality, justice, and dignity for all […]
The 2024 Safe Schools Leadership & Empowerment Camp is scheduled to be held from Thursday, June 13 through Sunday June 16 at a camp in the San Bernardino Mountains. This year’s camp is presented by a generous donation from long-time Safe Schools supporter John Burton. At this year’s camp, participants will experience a fun-filled long […]
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