Mendocino County Safe Space Project

05/12/2026

June 13th Pride parade and celebration in Fort Bragg! Sponsored by MCSSP and put together by Fort Bragg High School’s Spectrum Club (with students from Mendocino as well). We are so proud of this collaboration!! Come join us!!!

02/03/2026

Please read this substack article, and share…it’s important.

SAFETY WARNING!!!

A study called "Adolescent and Young Adult Gender Dysphoria Outcomes Study or AYAGDOS" is currently recruiting transgender youth and young adults. Multiple trans-led organizations and advocates are urging families not to participate, due to serious concerns about the researchers involved and how this data may be used to undermine gender-affirming care.

This is not a neutral or harmless study.

A link to a longer piece explaining what’s going on, who’s behind it, and why families should be cautious before participating in any trans-related research is in the comments.

Please share so families can make informed, protective decisions for their kids. 🏳️‍⚧️

01/12/2026

Happy new year to all our followers! MCSSP has been going through some important updates and has been dark on social media as a result. Soon we will have a robust website and plan to take ourselves off social media. Rest assured we are here, fully functioning, and doing all we can to educate, protect and support our q***r community and allies. Sending love and hope for a brighter tomorrow.

12/07/2025

12/02/2025

**LINK HAS BEEN FIXED**
It’s Giving Tuesday! ❤️ 🧡💛💚💙💜

Today we’re asking our community to stand with MCSSP as we continue creating allyship, connection, and life-changing support for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, families and allies. Every donation helps us reach more people, expand our programs, and make sure no one has to navigate tough moments alone.

✨ If MCSSP has touched your life—or you believe in our mission—please consider making a gift today. No amount is too small. If you can, please consider making a monthly donation…

➡️ Donate & help build a more inclusive future.
Thank you for being part of this community. 💛🏳️‍🌈

Your support this Giving Tuesday fuels our mission at Mendocino County Safe Space Project (Dandelion Outreach, 501(c)3).Join us in creating safe spaces across Mendocino County. Your contributions help us offer free training and resources to foster true allyship for the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Every do...

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! We are grateful to you, beyond measure. MCSSP is gearing up for some big next steps (a wonderful new website is first in the list) and we want you to be part of it…

please post or DM me a story about Q***r Joy that we can put on our new website…can be about anything, but if it involves MCSSP that’s great too!!

11/23/2025

Happy Holidays!! The Spectrum Club at FBHS donated their time to make holiday wreaths for us! All proceeds go to the Roy Mora scholarship fund. DM us if you want one…$40 each Katie Turner-Carr KZ Costa Cynthia Coupe

10/24/2025

We gave an incredible presentation last night!! We didn’t win, but we walked away winners. MCSSP got so much more visibility and support and we are grateful. Thank you to everyone who nominated us and who voted for us. And congratulations to Redwood Coast Seniors on your win!

If you would like to donate to MCSSP, please use the QR donation below or visit the link at our website www.mcssp.org

Monthly donations make a huge difference for us, at any amount. One time donations are amazing too!

Thank you again to everyone for your support. We’re new, but we’re making an impact already. We are so grateful for 100 Women Strong Mendocino Coast for creating this event. Thank you!

10/22/2025

We are so excited to be part of this! Please join us this Thursday! Message us for details or if you have questions.

🎉 We’re just days away from our 100 Women Strong Mendocino Coast event — and we can’t wait to see you there!

🗓 Thursday, October 23, 2025
🕕 Event: 6:00–7:30 PM | 🍷 Snacks & wine start at 5:30 PM
📍 Eagles Hall, Fort Bragg

Join us in celebrating and supporting three incredible local nonprofits:
🌈 Mendocino County Safe Space Project
💃 Mendocino Dance Project
💛 Redwood Coast Seniors

🌟 Your $100 donation helps amplify their impact — and any amount raised beyond our $10,000 goal will be shared equally between the other two organizations. That means every dollar matters and strengthens our community!

💵 Donations can be made online until the event begins (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RFGATF6M8V3AY), and we’ll also accept cash or check at the door.

🚗 Parking is street only, so carpooling is encouraged! We’ll have a drop-off area on Alder Street for those with limited mobility.

🗳 All attendees will receive a ballot to vote after the presentations — and a nomination form to suggest nonprofits for the next event. Even if you choose not to donate, we’d love for you to stop by, say hello, and join our email list!

🍩 Enjoy light refreshments donated by Harvest Market, Safeway, Drop In Donut, and the The Community Foundation of Mendocino County.
🍷 Handley Cellars and a private donor are generously providing wine and
🍺 North Coast Brewing Company is generously providing beer
🥤 Non-alcoholic options will also be available.

📸 Clara Estelle Media will be capturing the evening! Prefer not to be photographed? Just let Clara know when you arrive.

Let’s come together to celebrate community, generosity, and the power of collective giving. 💪❤️

✨ Contribute. Connect. Vote.
📩 Questions? Email us at [email protected]

10/03/2025

Come support us! Listen to our pitch and vote for the one you want…we all need your support and everyone walks away a winner!!

📆✒Mark your calendars for an incredible event that unites us in the spirit of generosity!

On Thursday, October 23, from 6-7:30, Eagles Hall in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County Safe Space Project, Mendocino Dance Project, and Redwood Coast Seniors will present an exciting 10-minute pitch. Each individual (or group of individuals) that has donated $100 will place their vote for the winner. The awardee will be announced as "live" and receive up to $10,000.💸

All donations above $10,000 will be split between the other nominees.

😍 Learn more and donate now at:https://communityfound.org/community/leadership-projects/100-women-strong-mendocino-coast/

Thanks to the support of The Community Foundation of Mendocino County, 100% of the funds go directly towards a local nonprofit---no administrative fees, staff, or budget…just IMPACT. 💪

Located in Inland Mendocino County, check out 100+ Women Strong Inland Mendo!

The Mendocino Voice The Coast KOZT Fort Bragg Advocate-News

10/03/2025

Community! Come join us October 23rd as we make our pitch to 100 women strong with a chance to walk away with $10k

4 ways to join:

1) if you CAN’T attend: Contribute $100 online now and give to the cause

2) if you CAN attend: contribute $100 now or in person and vote for your favorite nonprofit (each $100 gets 1 vote)

3) if you can’t afford it: pool together with some friends (one vote per $100)

4) if you just want to be there: show up and enjoy the evening (no money no vote but you can still support us!)

We are so exited for this opportunity we hope to see you there!


https://communityfound.org/community/leadership-projects/100-women-strong-mendocino-coast/we rtrer mes

100 Women Strong is a global movement of collective impact giving, with over 350 groups worldwide. 100 Women Strong Mendocino Coast is a grassroots initiative powered by the Community Foundation to inspire collective investment in the coastal nonprofit community. Total raised and distributed since A...