For our first issue of 2026, EASTSIDE Magazine invites readers to reflect on Dignity / Dignidad as a collective right: the right to exist, to stay, and to thrive in East San José. When belonging feels fragile, dignity becomes our declaration. It grounds us when the city shifts beneath our feet, anchors us through displacement, and sustains our visions of home, care, and community. Dignity is found not only in resistance, but in joy—shared meals, music passed down, laughter echoing through familiar streets.

Join us in this journey of impact, inspiration, and power alongside each other. We can’t do it without your support.

Most of our operating budget—smaller than what most mainstream magazines spend on a single issue—comes from the generous contributions of people who believe in our mission. The money we raise goes directly into improving the magazine and elevating the stories of our Eastside community.