FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — The United Way Eastside Family Resource Center, in partnership with DePelchin Children’s Center, invites the community to its Second Annual Family Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025. This event is completely free to attend.
This free, family-focused celebration is co-designed by the Center’s Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)—a group of local parents, caregivers and grandparents who shape programming based on the real needs and experiences of Eastside families. From the activities to the resource kits, every detail reflects the PAC’s vision of a space by families, for families.
With generous support from H-E-B’s Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust, the event will distribute:
- 500 Family Food Kits
- 500 Home Essentials Kits
- 500 Backpacks with School Supplies
- 300 Family Sensory Kits
In addition to resource support, families will enjoy interactive activities including face painting, a gaming truck, bubble station, infant play area, and a special guest appearance by Arthur from PBS Kids.
Media are encouraged to attend, cover, and celebrate this powerful day of community connection and family joy. You can find footage of 250+ H-E-B employees, as part of the H-E-B tournament of champions, volunteering to build the free food, home essentials and school supplies that families will receive at the event on Saturday in our press kit.
- WHAT: United Way Family Day at the Eastside Family Resource Center
- WHO: Public is encouraged to attend, media is invited
- WHEN: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, June 7
- WHERE: 215 Coca-Cola Pl Suite 203, San Antonio, TX 78219
MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Femmel, Director of Communications, 210-836-8616, kfemmel@unitedwaysatx.org.
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About United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County launched its first campaign in 1940 and has grown into the largest private investor in health and human services programs in San Antonio and Bexar County. United Way focuses on preparing children for school and life, helping students graduate and succeed, strengthening the well-being of individuals and families, and providing safety net services. United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County also operates the 2-1-1 Helpline, Mission United and fosters volunteerism through the Volunteer Center at United Way. Check our newsroom online for more United Way news.
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