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August 25, 2020

Self Care Saturdays

Every Saturday on Facebook Live we have programming to help us through this difficult time during the pandemic. We have talked about caring for our faces and bodies and about mental health. We have painted together and learned about plant care. We have celebrated Mothers’ Day and Pride. Join us this Saturday at 3PM PT […]

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June 19, 2020

This Week

Dear Community, This week has brought us many highs and lows. How are you feeling? On a high note, just yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled that the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program will remain in effect, protecting 800,000 recipients – including 60,000 who identify as LGBTQ+. We are so happy that our DACA […]

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June 9, 2020

Black Lives Matter

Dear Community,  We are thinking of each of you during these difficult times. We are feeling the weight of all that is happening in our families, communities, and around the country. You may feel angry, sad, scared, and outraged by the compounded situations we are facing. This is a time for us to stand together […]

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May 5, 2020

Somos Familia COVID-19 Community Fund

Somos Familia always strives to build leadership and to support Latinx families and communities so that people of all genders and sexual orientations can prosper and continue to thrive. With COVID-19 disproportionately impacting Latinx and LGTBQI+ communities, Somos Familia wants to strengthen our reach and support to our communities now more than ever.  That is […]

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April 15, 2020

Staying Connected in the COVID-19 era

Hola Familia! How are you? We are thinking of you all during these unprecedented times. We are here. Reach out and we will do our best to connect you with support and resources. We created a list of frequently asked questions in Spanish about getting resources and support. Many of us are feeling scared, overwhelmed, […]

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October 18, 2019

Nuestras Familias – Full of Complexities and Love

By Nancy A. Ángel-Hurtado Originally published on: Family Equality My parents and I immigrated from Mexico to seek the American Dream in the 1980s. Through my parents’ hard work and determination, we navigated a new neighborhood and a language barrier that made us feel less than and unwelcomed, eventually building a life away from our […]

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August 22, 2019

Vote for Somos Familia

We are so excited to announce that we are FINALISTS for the prize of 2019 BEST OVERALL PARADE AWARD from the San Francisco Pride March and we need your vote to win! We have all put so much work to be the best contingent of the pride parade and this is the first time that we had a float! […]

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May 7, 2019

Family, community support is crucial for transgender, non-conforming youth

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February 11, 2019

Gathering for Families and Diversity

This May, we will be hosting our first ever California-wide gathering for Latinx families with LGBTQ+ children/family members. We are planning a weekend full of community building, discussions, and training. We believe that Latinx families have the power to be LGBTQ+ allies and fierce advocates and want to aid that transformation by providing space for […]

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October 18, 2018

The Fear of Going Home

By Fátima Casas Soy una flor con espinas atrevidas y hermosas que no todxs saben valorar.  I am a flower with daring and beautiful thorns that not all know how to value. Bailo y Canto: 💃🏽 “Como la flor/ Like a flower Con tanto amor/ With so much love Me diste tu, se marchito/ You gave […]

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