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Pride Prom 2026

Pride Prom is coming May 30th! Members of the LGBTQ+ community ages 13-23 are invited to attend. Register for tickets at our organizational partner: https://www.dtsocialclub.org/pride-prom Also stay tuned for related…
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Free HIV & STI Screening

Upcoming Testing Day: Monday, May 4th. Do you know your status? Schedule a FREE confidential screening at our Community Resource Center by visiting https://www.diversitycollective.org/schedule-your-appointment/. All appointments are performed by a…
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Your Rights in California

Wondering what laws protect you and/or your transgender, gender diverse, or intersex friends and family in California and what resources you can turn to if you face discrimination? Multiple California…
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Have an urgent sexual health question?

If you have an urgent sexual health questions, please email Diversity SHINES at shines@diversitycollective.org They will be able to provide information and resources about:
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Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR)

Join us as we honor the transgender folks we’ve lost in the U.S. this year and celebrate the strength and resiliency of our community. This year there are multiple ways…
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Little Unicorns – Sat 9/28

Join us for Little Unicorns on Saturday, September 28th from 5 – 7pm at our Community Resource Center! For the month of September, we are moving our meeting time to…
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Flyer for the 2024 GSA Leadership Summit on Saturday, September 28, 10am-2pm at 2471 Portola Rd, Ventura, CA 93003, presented by Diversity Collective Ventura County and Rainbow Umbrella.

GSA Leadership Summit

Calling all students!! Join Diversity Collective and Rainbow Umbrella for our very first GSA Leadership Summit Saturday, September 28, 2024 10am – 2pm at our Community Resource Center – 2471…
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MPOX Concerns Continue in the US

As MPOX continues to affect people in the community throughout the US, is it important to stay vigilant. Being aware of the symptoms and knowing the appropriate actions to take can…
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Flyer for “Paddy’s Ventura Hometown Heroes” event on August 16, 2024, at 2 West Main St, Ventura, CA. Features photos of performers Big Red, Michelle Chakra, Ryder Knightly, Sa’Mara Sampson, and Melina Poinsettia. Showtime: 9:30 PM.

Hometown Heroes Drag Night – 8/16

— A Ventura Pride Week Event — Get ready to kick off VC Pride at Paddy’s Bar with a Hometown Hero Drag show! Hosted by Big Red and featuring Michelle…
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