As a highly mobile military family, we sometimes struggle to find safe landing spots for our neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ child. Fiesta Youth has been a welcoming and safe place for our child and us. They are an exemplar of the type of community support that should be available everywhere for young people. Thanks for being an oasis for our family! ❤️
I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support Fiesta Youth has provided to my family, especially my transgender teenager.
Navigating the challenges of being a transgender teenager can be overwhelming at times. Fiesta Youth has been an amazing organization that has helped us navigate through these times and has positively impacted my child’s confidence, emotional well-being, and future outlook by simply being a safe space for growth and community. They have made a lasting impact on my kiddo. Thanks to Fiesta Youth, my teenager has found a sense of belonging and developed a stronger sense of self.
I wholeheartedly recommend Fiesta Youth to any family seeking support, education, encouragement, and a community that truly cares. They have been a blessing to us, and I am confident that they will continue to positively impact the lives of many families. Thank you, Fiesta Youth!
Jason S.
I am the parent of a 13 year old trans masculine son and an 11 year old boy. My 11 year old struggled with accepting his older brother's transition from female to male, and was also in need of friends his age to play with after switching to homeschool. My 13 year old was already attending Fiesta Youth for middle school and high school students, so I offered to take my 11 year old to the elementary school meetings.
He was nervous at first due to his social anxiety, but quickly found himself making friends with the other children in his first meeting. He became enthusiastic about attending the meetings, and expressed disappointment that they were only twice a month.
Attending the meetings with the elementary school aged children helped my son improve his relationship with his brother and become more accepting of his transition. He is now a firm ally of the LGBTQ+ and of his brother. Going to Fiesta Youth played a big part in that, and I will always be grateful for the organization.
Fiesta Youth gives youth such a safe and accepting space. Beyond that though, our kiddos have a really good time going each week! They make friends, they learn about being better humans, and ultimately have fun doing it. This program is essential for LGBTQ+ youth. Hopefully more cities will be able to follow this model of programing and better serve their youth in need of this type of activity/support. The staff and volunteers are exceptional. Their hard work, dedication, kindness, and natural support of these kiddos shines through every time I engage with them.
Fiesta Youth provides a safe place for both of my children to build friendships and learn. They’ve both come out of their shell so much since we began participating in their programming. I love how much happier they are, and how we continue to connect to our community. Whether they are sharing a love of video games, music, crafting, theater, or robotics, there is a little bit of something for every kid. Their parent meetings provide a great deal of information and support. I tell everyone with LGBTQ+ kids to check out Fiesta Youth!
My kid is very shy, so of the few times my kiddo does do fiesta youth things, I can't help but get secretly emotional in how happy he becomes afterwards. Every teenager has their own journey when it comes to confidence, and it's incredibly warming to see him slowly build that up. I'm always so excited to hear about what future events are coming up! They're always family friendly!
Fiesta Youth has been incredibly helpful to our family since our child came out to us two years ago. Chris and the rest of Fiesta Youth meet families where they are with love and education. The resources available to parents and LGBTQIA + youth of all ages is invaluable. I will continue to refer people to and support Fiesta Youth for years to come.
Fiesta Youth has played an integral role in our child successfully navigating their teenage and young adult years. They have provided support to us since she came out to us in high school providing support for both her and the rest of the family to include offering her volunteer opportunities as well as the chance to be with kids who are kind and inclusive. My hubby and I have enjoyed supporting and giving back to this organization as well as it has served our family in so many positive ways.
We have been to multiple events with Fiesta Youth over the past couple of years. I cannot say enough good things about this organization. Every event is well planned and thought out. You can tell the staff go above and beyond in everything that they do for the organization. My kids definitely feel the care and effort put in by all. They listen to the feedback the kids give and always keep that in mind for future gatherings. I’m so grateful for the events and space they’ve created for my family and the community. They are an immense asset to the San Antonio community and surrounding areas. Thank you Fiesta Youth
I’m incredibly grateful for Fiesta Youth! It’s been a haven for my family, especially for my nonbinary child, who feels supported and understood there. The educational and fun events they host are fantastic, and we truly appreciate everything Fiesta Youth has done for us and our community.
Fiesta youth is such a great organization, literally saving lives of young Americans that are simply being who they are, and living their American dream!
Such an amazing support system for the community. They tirelessly provide valuable information and education for kids and their families in a safe space. I have been so impressed with the wonderful offers of scholarships, events, and resources. San Antonio is very lucky to have Fiesta Youth!
When we brought our child to San Antonio, they were looking to make friends. We found Fiesta Youth to be the right place for us. Not only did they have a place for our kid, but we had an opportunity to be involved as well. Fiesta Youth is a valuable asset to the LGBTQIA+ youth in San Antonio.
A LGBTQ+ non profit for youth and young adults that gives so much to the community. Hosting the largest LGBTQ prom each year, college scholarships awarded each year to those in our community and weekly support groups to help everyone make new friends and learn something new from many guest speakers each week.