Events

SAVE THE DATE! The Navigating Forward event is back this September!   Whether you’re a seasoned leader or emerging changemaker, you’ll walk away with new perspectives, actionable tools, and meaningful connections.   Add it to your calendar, registration opens soon!   #NavigatingForward

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Program Description This year-long program (September–May) invites high school students from Orange County to transform their convictions on equity, justice, and community into impactful action. HRAP cultivates human relations and social justice leadership, connecting participants with each other and with community organizations. Ambassadors become youth representatives of Groundswell through presentations, facilitation, and outreach.For more details, ... Read more

Join us for an evening of insight, connection, and conversation. This dynamic event blends happy hour and networking with real talk about leadership and conflict. Hear from an expert panel as they unpack the patterns we’re seeing in teams and communities today-from rising tensions to moments of miscommunication-and explore practical strategies for navigating conflict and ... Read more

The LGBTQ Center OC and Groundswell invite you to participate in our upcoming community circle series dedicated to fostering dialogue, support, and uplifting our trans youth and community following the Skrmetti Supreme Court decision and rising anti-trans bias and rhetoric happening in Orange County. Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 – Collective Action and Looking Ahead – ... Read more

The LGBTQ Center OC and Groundswell invite you to participate in our upcoming community circle series dedicated to fostering dialogue, support, and uplifting our trans youth and community following the Skrmetti Supreme Court decision and rising anti-trans bias and rhetoric happening in Orange County. Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 –  Responding to Harmful Narratives

The LGBTQ Center OC and Groundswell invite you to participate in our upcoming community circle series dedicated to fostering dialogue, support, and uplifting our trans youth and community following the Skrmetti Supreme Court decision and rising anti-trans bias and rhetoric happening in Orange County. Thursday, July 10th, 2025 –  Impact and Processing