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National Night Out 7th Annual National Night Out October 7, 2025 | 4-7P | Family Service Neighborhood Place Come have fun, play games, listen to music and visit event vendors providing resources, activity kits. More information Walk on the Westside Take a Walk on the Westside Walks include a 10k, a 5K walk (optional Guided), and a 1K (optional Guided) walk for beginners.

October 18, 2025 | 8A - 1P A Morning of Walking to Elmendorf Lake Park More information Bloom with Joy Bloom With Joy Winterfest: November 14, 2025 | 5-7P | Alamo Quarry Market Bring the family for a joyful evening of holiday cheer including live entertainment, fun-filled train rides & more! More information Thankful Thankful! A Farm to Table Dinner November 18, 2025 | 6-9P | Briscoe Western Art Museum Thankful! is all about family: bringing families together, supporting families, and celebrating family traditions. More information Wrappin w Jack Wrappin' with Jack 2025 This year, Wrappin with Jack will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2025, from 6-8pm at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and is open to the public. Wrappin’ With Jack, hosted by Jack Riccardi and KTSA, supports Family Service Adopt-A-Family, our annual holiday drive. More information Adopt-a-Family Adopt-a-Family The Adopt-A-Family program spreads holiday joy by providing gifts to families served by Family Service. These families have limited financial resources and are In need of basic necessities.

With your support, we can directly impact a family in need - making this time of year merrier for all. Make wishes come true Donate now (Amazon wishlist) Learn More
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Our programs help people live happy, healthy, stable lives.

Family Service offers a broad range of programs and services to help people on their life journey. We work to help people where they are today and meet their goals.

We address the social determinants of health to address the opportunities and barriers in people’s lives created by where they live, learn, work, play, and age that affects their overall well-being. Explore our programs.

The Ecumenical Center: Trauma Informed Certified Organization - Level I

Economic Stability

Helping our families reach their financial goals and career dreams through education, aid, and job training.

Education

Support in every stage of education, from early childhood development to higher education and beyond.

Health and Healthcare

Professional mental well-being services offered for every age, from children to adults, to help navigate life.

Neighborhood Support

Residents and partners work together to have accessible and viable resources in their neighborhoods.

Social and Community Engagement

Providing all parts of the community, with opportunities to positively engage and create resilient communities.

Our Stories

Recent coverage of Family Service and our work

Media
August 25, 2025

Presa Community Center gets second wind, adds Head Start seats on the South Side

After coming dangerously close to shutting its doors earlier this year, the Presa Community Center on the South Side has gotten a second wind under new management. Operating since the…
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Head Start & Early Head Start-Child CareMedia
July 14, 2025

Head Start was born 60 years ago. Today it serves more than 7,000 children in San Antonio.

Months after being on the Trump Administration’s chopping block, the free early child care and education service Head Start celebrates its 60th birthday. Created under President Lyndon B. Johnson in…
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H-E-B gives $1 million to San Antonio child care nonprofitsMedia
March 10, 2025

H-E-B gives $1 million to San Antonio child care nonprofits

San Antonio-based grocery chain H-E-B has donated $1 million to support five San Antonio nonprofits that focus on childhood initiatives. The donation was funded by H-E-B and the H-E-B Tournament of…
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Upcoming Events

Family Service offers community events, educational trainings, seminars, and more throughout the year.

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