Eastside Family Coalition-EFC

02/03/2026

Eastside Family Coalition-EFC and Davis-Scott Family YMCA are teaming up again in 2026 coming in strong with each session we come together!!

02/03/2026

Honoring Black History 100 Years Strong ✊🏿

At Eastside Family Coalition, Black history is not something we visit once a year....it is something we live, protect, and pass on through families, youth, elders, and community.
In 2026, we mark 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week, planting a seed of truth, pride, and resistance that continues to grow through generations. What began as an act of courage became a movement to ensure Black stories, knowledge, and contributions were never erased.

This Black History Month matters deeply. We are witnessing attempts to erase truth....the removal of public markers of slavery, the banning of books by Black authors, and the silencing or distortion of Black history in schools. These actions are not accidental they are harmful.

Eastside Family Coalition exists to resist that erasure by grounding our work in people with lived experience, intergenerational leadership, and community-rooted solutions. We teach our children the truth. We equip families with tools to heal and thrive. We reclaim our power together.

At Eastside Family Coalition, we stand firm and affirm:
✊🏿 Black history IS American history
✊🏾 Our ancestors’ wisdom lives through our families and youth
✊🏽 Our stories will not be erased, rewritten or watered down they will be carried forward

We teach it. We protect it. We live it.
And we pass it forward to the next generation.

01/07/2026

Read to Empower meets the last Thursday of each month, beginning February, from 6:15–7:15 p.m. at the Davis-Scott YMCA. Books and dinner are provided.

Sign-up with the link below! For readers in 3rd-5th grade

In partnership with the YMCA, San Antonio Spurs, Eastside Family Coalition, San Antonio Rising Stars, The Justice Fund, and the San Antonio African American Foundation, this program supports literacy, connection, and community empowerment.
We look forward to learning and growing together.

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/30E0B49A4A622A7FA7-61465228-read

12/31/2025

Everyone welcomes the New Year a little differently!
Do you stay up for the countdown, cook a special meal, pray, clean the house, set intentions, or get some much-needed rest?
Tell us how does your family celebrate the New Year?
Drop a comment, emoji, or photo below and let’s learn from each other’s traditions! 🥂🎆
Here’s to fresh beginnings, shared joy, and growing together in the year ahead

11/25/2025

Eastside Family Coalition-EFC

Our Mission
Eastside Family Coalition (EFC) is committed to empower Eastside youth and their parents/caregivers through mind, body, and spirit-strengthening skills and techniques, emotional regulation and communication skills to build unity and support for thriving families.

Our Vision
Eastside Family Coalition (EFC) aims to build intergenerational unity through celebrating culture and empowering families to uplift their talents and co-create a joyful and resilient future.

Our Values
Courage, mutual respect, teamwork, dedication and gratitude.

We are excited to be co-creating in this space!

Visit us at www.eastsidefamilycoalition.org to learn more.

10/20/2025

10/16/2025

We are programming with YMCA on Fridays! But you also have Wednesdays 5pm-7pm!

Come hang out tomorrow at Davis-Scott Family YMCA

10/13/2025

Friday, October 24th at Eastside Family Coalition-EFC is bringing Davis-Scott Family YMCA at 7pm for teen night power hour.

Meet Chef JJ

Chef JJ, age 16, is a junior at Wagner High School and a private chef who creates with soul.

He began his culinary journey at just 6 years old and has since taken cooking classes around the world, including in Greece and Curaçao. Through these experiences, he’s discovered how food connects people, tells stories, and preserves culture.

A talented young chef, JJ has already made his mark in the culinary world, winning two cooking competitions: one as a Junior Chef and another in a “Best vs. Best” adult competition. His creativity and skill shine through in every dish he creates.

JJ’s ultimate goal is to become a food, travel, and history documentarian, exploring the world to uncover the stories behind the meals that bring people together.

He continues to build his craft, travel, and inspire other young people to follow their passions and pursue their dreams with purpose.

10/13/2025

We've just reached 100 followers! Thank you for continuing support. We could never have made it without each one of you. 🙏🤗🎉

10/08/2025

Eastside Family Coalition is not only strengthening the youth but our goal is to build strong relationships with our fine adults as well. When we grow together we are creating stronger communities.

Our youth will have opportunities to volunteer and gain real world experiences to share on resumes as well as create many valuable memories!

There is a place for everyone!