“How did we get here, and what can I do to change it?”
When you share your voice, values, and life experiences with others, you create community—the living heart of democracy—and the possibilities for transformation are endless. EFC is an intergenerational community to address injustice and create a future where every voice is heard.
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The Encampment is celebrating its 80th Anniversary!
Virtual Event: Saturday December 12, 10:00 a.m. Pacific/ 11:00 a.m. Mountain/ 12 noon Central/ 1:00 p.m. Eastern
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What Happened at Votemaxxing with EFC?
On October 10, we held our “Votemaxxing with EFC!” InterGen Café. As with every InterGen Café, the inspiration and empowerment lie in the conversations and community-building in the breakout groups. Inspiration was provided by several people including EFC alum Miles Rapoport and EFC Program Director Jesus Salcido. A Voting Resource List was shared.
PFSP Branches Out from its EFC Roots
PSFP has branched out from its EFC roots! We are excited to announce the news that the Pesticide-Free Soil Project recently became its own nonprofit 501(c)(3). Since its beginning at an EFC summer program, the PFSP has grown each year, collaborating with local non-profits focused on alternatives to pesticides in school landscaping, farmworker health, and regenerative agriculture.
Votemaxxing with EFC!
What does it mean to show up and take action at this moment? Our next InterGen Café will be a virtual gathering about voting, civic participation, and the issues that matter to our communities. Whether you’ve been organizing for years, are figuring out your first election, or aren’t yet old enough to vote, there’s a place for you in this conversation! Saturday, October 10, 2026⏰ 2-3:30 p.m. PT | 3-4:30 p.m. MT | 4-5:30 p.m. CT | 5-6:30 p.m. ET
2026 Encampment Summer Program: Week Three
In week three of the Encampment summer program, Encampers met with local farmworkers to learn about their lives and share a meal. A vital part of the week was the continuation of the powerful youth-led workshops for their peers and staff. This week’s workshops were: Climate Justice, Education, Mental Health, and Immigration & Unfair Justice Systems. The 2026 InterGen provided an opportunity for the Encampers to share what they have learned and intergenerational dialogue.
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