I didn’t know queer history growing up.
When LGBTQ+ History month was first celebrated in 1994 it was a very different world for us. The number one rated show in the United
September 30, 2021
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Back-to-school Thriving Kit
It’s a list of lists! And more. This time of year we get a lot of emails from our community. Sending your little one out
August 9, 2021
Mental Health, Wellness, and Community Support
This summer, mental wellness has finally bubbled up into the mainstream conversation after the very public decisions of two major athletes – Simone Biles and
August 6, 2021
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
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
In solidarity with Asian Pacific Islander families
We are appalled and outraged at the surge of violent attacks against Asian American and Pacific Islander members of our community. Anti-Asian violence is as old as the earliest API communities in this state, with documented hate crimes dating back to the 1850s. But the COVID pandemic has brought with it a pandemic of racist response…
March 16, 2021
Reflecting on Black History Month
This Black History Month I want to take a moment to reflect. And I want to invite you to join me, to take action. This month
February 18, 2021
Outgoing Administration’s Parting Shots at LGBTQ+ Families
WE REMAIN VIGILANT, AND WE CALL ON OUR ALLIES TO HELP RESIST Under cover of chaotic transition, HHS eliminates nondiscrimination protections, even as SCOTUS weighs religious
January 16, 2021
Side by side, we thrive
Thank you. Thank you for taking care of yourself, your family, and your community. Thank you for inviting OFC to be there with you and
November 27, 2020
Our Family Coalition Denounces Miscarriage of Justice in Breonna Taylor Case
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION SAN FRANCISCO – As an organization dedicated to families, equity, and justice, Our Family Coalition (OFC) is outraged at the Kentucky
September 24, 2020
Join us in welcoming our new Executive Director!
After a rigorous, nationwide search, we are thrilled and honored to announce that Mimi Demissew has been selected as Our Family Coalition’s new Executive Director!
September 14, 2020
Pride and Protest
Dear friend, Black lives matter. In these last weeks, as the murders of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Tony McDade, and David McAtee have
June 1, 2020
Harvey Milk Day
A little over a decade ago, the California state legislature passed, for the second time and with bipartisan support, legislation marking May 22 as Harvey
May 22, 2020
Night Out Went All In!
It’s a wrap! Our first all-digital celebration of our community, our supporters, and our champions, is now in the digital archives – and our hearts. We’ll
May 16, 2020
Care & Caution #38
Okay, everyone, on to the updates: California is easing some statewide restrictions starting today, but more restrictive orders in the Bay still take precedent. The
May 9, 2020
Love in the Time of Corona
These are exceptional times. And we need to make an exceptional ask. Nearly two weeks ago, OFC became one of the first nonprofits in the
March 17, 2020
A dozen OFC Virtual Programs for March – & links to register
by Cheryl Lala, M.S., Director of Family Programs As many of you have read, we had to cancel or reschedule our in-person community events and
March 12, 2020
OPEN LETTER ABOUT CORONAVIRUS AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES
Over 100 Organizations Sign On To Letter Outlining Added Risk As the spread of the novel coronavirus a.k.a. COVID-19 increases, many LGBTQ+ people are understandably
March 11, 2020
What Events We’re Holding Virtually (and How)
Beginning this week we’re transitioning as much programming as is practicable over to “virtual” service delivery, through the end of March. What this means in
March 10, 2020
Care & Caution During Coronavirus: Why OFC is Temporarily Going Virtual
by Sam Ames, Esq., JD, MTS Interim Executive Director on behalf of the OFC Board of Directors & Leadership The first cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 6, 2020
