Reopening… mindfully
For OFC, “mindful” reopening means that we’re adding back programs on a gradual basis, as we manage the challenges and maximize the opportunities inherent in our
July 14, 2021
Category: Events
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – at the ballpark this Saturday (free tix!)
In celebration of Pride Month, you are cordially invited to a sneak peak of EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at SF Pride Movie Night on Saturday, June 12,
June 11, 2021
Guess who we’re honoring at this year’s Night Out!
We are so glad to announce another Our Family Coalition Night Out, this year slated for Friday, April 26, 2019, at the InterContinental San Francisco.
February 12, 2019
Announcing the LGBTQ History Stakeholder Forum
We have an exciting change of plans to share: in putting together California’s inaugural Make History, Teach History: An LGBTQ History Symposium over the past
August 25, 2018
Make History, Teach History: An LGBTQ History Symposium
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS CHANGED. SEE THE LGBT HISTORY STAKEHOLDER FORUM FOR FURTHER INFO. Schools across California are now, for the first time in our
August 10, 2018
Oh, What a Night Out!
Dear beloved community: What a night! Thanks to all who made this year’s Night Out gala an unprecedented success. Hundreds of community leaders, sponsors, and donors
May 16, 2018
Join us at Night Out to thank Salesforce for fierce advocacy
Night Out is a party with a mission. Sure, it’s a night of festivity, food, and fellowship. But we’re also there to party with a purpose:
April 18, 2018
Join us at our Night Out Gala on May 11th! Announcing our 2018 honorees.
Hello, friends and families! It’s time for another Night Out! For ten years, Night Out has been the only event exclusively supporting LGBTQ families with
April 4, 2018
Our Annual LGBTQ-Inclusive Preschool & Kindergarten Fair: an SF Tradition
by OFC Education Director Tarah Fleming Our Family Coalition’s 5th Annual LGBTQ Inclusive Preschool & Kindergarten Fair was an incredible success! Over 35 schools set
September 12, 2017
Three Things Parents of Toddlers and Young Kids Need to Know
We’re offering a fantastic workshop this Thursday, September 14: The First Five Years: Developmental Milestones and Parenting Matters. In anticipation of it, we spoke with Dr. Dhara
September 12, 2017
Some Families Built Art and Taught In to Fight White Supremacy Last Weekend
Our Family Coalition was hugely honored to collaborate with with Abundant Beginnings, Bolochos San Francisco, SURJ Bay Area Youth and Families, SURJ SF – Showing Up for Racial
August 29, 2017
Come together tonight: Post-election gathering in San Francisco
Dear families, partners, and friends, I woke this morning with my heart so broken, and yet so full. Like you, Our Family Coalition staff and
November 9, 2016
Solo Parent Support
By Dr. Meghan Lewis As my bio-clock struck thirty, the resounding tick-tock of surging pregnancy urges pushed me eagerly into musings over a wide range
July 20, 2015
Thanks for Making Pride 2015 a Success – and a preview of our pics!
Dear Families and Friends, Wow! This year’s Pride was incredible, as the whole Bay Area celebrated our victory in the Supreme Court last Friday. Hundreds
July 1, 2015
The Alphabet Soup – Episode 3: Pride Edition
https://vimeo.com/130451133 In this episode of The Alphabet Soup with Our Family Coalition we discuss Family Pride. QMOC Anayvette Martinez and her daughter Lupita share their
June 16, 2015
5 Pride Pro-tips for Pride-Rookie Parents
This piece was originally published on the OFC Blog on June 24, 2014. It is re-posted here with current links for the 2015 Pride extravaganza!
May 26, 2015
Pockets of Fun and Love at the Berkeley YMCA
by Maria Luisa Jimenez-Morales, Our Family Coalition Parent Our Family Coalition’s “LGBTQ Family Night at the Berkeley YMCA” last year was my first ever visit
February 16, 2015
What on Earth is “Family Activism,” anyway?
By Shareena Clark, Programs Coordinator, Our Family Coalition As of late, it seems like the phrase “family values” has been hijacked and co-opted to represent
January 29, 2015
Men Having Babies San Francisco 2015: A look inside the Bay Area’s largest Gay Surrogacy Conference
By Sam Chally, NWSC Also posted on NWSC Blog Wow! Over 160 future gay dads showed up for the 2015 San Francisco Men Having Babies
January 14, 2015
Everyone’s Schools Town Halls through a Queer Parent’s Eyes
Meghan Lewis, Family Advocacy Liaison, Oakland Unified School District I attended the last four “Everyone’s Schools Town Hall” gatherings sponsored by Our Family Coalition. As
October 8, 2014