Somos Mayfair

Somos Mayfair Then, we moved to the deeper work of changing lives.

SOMOS Mayfair supports children, organizes families, and connects neighbors to uplift the dreams, power, and leadership of community and address systemic inequities. Beginning in 1997, the residents of Mayfair and regional leaders worked together to address chronic issues of poverty and hopelessness in the Mayfair neighborhood. We began with making changes in areas that we could see: hiring crossi

ng guards and adding new traffic lights; improving sidewalks; replacing graffiti with community murals; recovering Silver Creek, and replanting the oldest community garden in San José. During our first ten years we succeeded in increasing worker’s skills by enrolling 500 adults in literacy, ESL and high school/GED classes, enrolling over 1,000 children in health insurance, and launching a neighborhood-wide, school readiness initiative targeting children ages 0-5. Knowing that no one organization could do everything needed to change a community, we took it upon ourselves to build relationships with others. We built coalitions and continue to work closely with many allies including non-profit social and human service agencies, housing developers, mental health practitioners, cultural workers, community colleges, adult educators, community organizers, and hospitals and community health providers to bring critical programs, services and new resources to our community.

🎉 Celebrating our Jóvenes Activos 🎉This year, more than 20 young leaders completed the program, strengthening their lead...
06/04/2026

🎉 Celebrating our Jóvenes Activos 🎉

This year, more than 20 young leaders completed the program, strengthening their leadership skills and making a lasting impact in their community.

One of their biggest achievements was helping secure approval of the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement between SOMOS Mayfair, the School of Arts and Culture at MHP, and Alum Rock Union School District, bringing the vision of a rebuilt MACSA one step closer to reality.

Through organizing, advocacy, and community outreach, these young leaders showed the power of youth-led change while connecting with elected officials, community leaders, and partners along the way.

A special congratulations to our three graduating seniors! 🎓 Your leadership and dedication have left a lasting mark, and we can’t wait to see what comes next for you all.

Congratulations to all of this year’s graduates and program leaders, we are so proud of you! ❤️✨

🎉 Congratulations, Young STEAMers! 🚀Last week, we celebrated the final session of our afterschool workshop with Young ST...
06/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Young STEAMers! 🚀

Last week, we celebrated the final session of our afterschool workshop with Young STEAMers, and what an amazing journey it has been!

Each student received a certificate of completion, a customized framed class photo, and a special goodie bag to celebrate all of their hard work and creativity. Families also got a chance to see the incredible projects, experiments, and discoveries their children explored throughout the program. ❤️

A huge thank you to all the families who joined us for this special celebration. We’re excited to continue our partnership with Young STEAMers and keep inspiring the next generation of innovators, creators, and leaders!

¡Sí Se Pudo! ✊🏽Yesterday, the Alum Rock Union School District Board voted 4–1 to begin negotiations with the Si Se Puede...
05/29/2026

¡Sí Se Pudo! ✊🏽

Yesterday, the Alum Rock Union School District Board voted 4–1 to begin negotiations with the Si Se Puede Collective for the rebuild of MACSA. This is a major victory for our community and a powerful reminder that when we organize and stand together, our voices create change.

This win was only possible because of the continued support, solidarity, and love shown for the MACSA movement. Thank you to every community member, advocate, and especially the youth who courageously shared what MACSA has meant to them and the dreams they carry for future generations.

This is more than a building, it’s about investing in culture, community, opportunity, and the future of our youth. The fight continues, but yesterday proved that our community power is stronger than ever. ❤️

1,900+ new businesses created, 1,400+ existing businesses scaled 📈The Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development (SEE...
05/29/2026

1,900+ new businesses created, 1,400+ existing businesses scaled 📈

The Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development (SEED) Initiative has helped create and scale more than 3,300 businesses in California. More businesses could be supported through SEED — and the data from previous years of SEED clearly shows that this program is a strong and strategic investment for California’s economic growth. Now is the time to reinvest.

As we’re closing out Small Business Month, we urge Governor Newsom and legislative and budget leaders to reinvest in immigrant entrepreneurship and the state’s economy by including Assemblymember Carrillo and Senator Becker’s SEED budget request in the final 2026–27 state budget.

📣 Community members, join us in advocating for SEED ➡️ immigrantsrising.org/em4acampaign

🚨 LET’S SAVE MACSA! Join us TODAY as the Alum Rock Union School District votes on the future of MACSA. Our community’s v...
05/28/2026

🚨 LET’S SAVE MACSA!

Join us TODAY as the Alum Rock Union School District votes on the future of MACSA. Our community’s voice and presence are critical in showing that we stand united in support of preserving and revitalizing this important community space. ❤️

📅 Thursday, May 28th
📍 Alum Rock Youth Center & Alum Rock School District

➡️ Meet at Alum Rock Youth Center — 5:45 PM
➡️ Community Procession — 6:00 PM–6:30 PM
➡️ Rally & Press Conference — 6:30 PM–7:00 PM
➡️ ARUSD Board Meeting & Public Comment — 7:00 PM

05/14/2026

Affordable Housing Month continues 🏘️✨

This time, we’re diving into POLICY! What is it? Why does it matter? And how has community power helped create real policy wins for our neighborhoods?

Join us and to learn how community-driven housing and cooperatives are helping keep families rooted in the neighborhoods they call home. This is a completely free event, just make sure to RSVP.

Join us in person or on Zoom 📲

📅 Wednesday, May 20
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
🍽 Food from 6:00–6:30 PM
📍 SOMOS Mayfair | 1695 Alum Rock Ave #10, San José, CA 95116
🅿️ Parking: 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San José, CA 95116

05/11/2026

One month since Gracias a la Vida 💜

We’re still thinking about all the joy, connection, and community that filled the room that day. From powerful stories to beautiful moments shared together, this event was a reminder of what makes SOMOS so special. Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us and helped make the day unforgettable ✨

We hope to see even more of you join us next year as we continue celebrating community together.

🏡 Affordable Housing Month is here!What does it take to keep the heart of a neighborhood alive? Join us and for a power...
05/08/2026

🏡 Affordable Housing Month is here!

What does it take to keep the heart of a neighborhood alive? Join us and for a powerful conversation on community-driven housing, preservation, and how limited-equity housing cooperatives help families stay rooted for generations. ✨

Whether you care about housing justice, community empowerment, or neighborhood preservation, this workshop is for you. Hybrid options available: join us in person or on Zoom!

📅 Wednesday, May 20
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
🍽 Food from 6:00–6:30 PM
📍 SOMOS Mayfair HQ | 1695 Alum Rock Ave #10, San José, CA 95116
🅿️ Parking: 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San José, CA 95116

Stay tuned throughout the month as we continue highlighting the importance of affordable housing and community preservation. ❤️

El mes pasado, nuestras familias de ParentChild+ pasaron un hermoso día juntas en el Parque Emma Prusch 🚜🐮Fue un día lle...
05/05/2026

El mes pasado, nuestras familias de ParentChild+ pasaron un hermoso día juntas en el Parque Emma Prusch 🚜🐮

Fue un día lleno de risas, conexión y esos pequeños momentos que más importan: familias explorando, jugando y simplemente disfrutando el tiempo juntos. De eso se trata todo esto: crear espacios donde las personas cuidadoras y los niños puedan bajar el ritmo, convivir y construir recuerdos que se quedan mucho más allá del día.

Nuestro equipo entendió la misión al 100%, llegando con disfraces de animalitos de la granja para darle vida a la hora del cuento con unas actuaciones dignas de premio ✨

Gracias a cada familia que se animó a venir y a todas las personas que ayudaron a hacer posible este día. Estos son los momentos que nos recuerdan por qué la comunidad es tan importante ❤️
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Last month, our ParentChild+ families spent a beautiful day together at Emma Prusch Farm Park 🚜🐮

It was a day full of laughter, connection, and little moments that matter most, families exploring, playing, and simply enjoying time together. This is what it’s all about: creating spaces where caregivers and children can slow down, bond, and build memories that last beyond the day.

Our team understood the assignment, showing up in full farm animal onesies to bring storytime to life with some truly Oscar-worthy performances ✨

Thank you to every family who came out and to everyone who helped bring this day to life. These are the moments that remind us why community matters ❤️

La semana pasada celebramos el Día del Niño con comida, juegos, pinta caritas y muchísima alegría 🎉Tuvimos la participac...
05/04/2026

La semana pasada celebramos el Día del Niño con comida, juegos, pinta caritas y muchísima alegría 🎉

Tuvimos la participación de más de 200 personas, incluyendo muchas familias de la escuela y la comunidad, que se reunieron para compartir risas, sonrisas y momentos especiales, recordándonos lo poderosa que es nuestra comunidad 💛 Crear espacios seguros donde las familias se sientan conectadas y con un sentido de pertenencia está en el corazón de todo lo que hacemos.

¡Gracias a todas las personas que nos acompañaron e hicieron de este día algo tan especial! ✨
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Last week, we celebrated Día del Niño with food, games, face paint, and so much joy 🎉

We saw over 200 participants, including many families from the school and neighborhood, come together, sharing laughter, smiles, and special moments, reminding us how powerful community truly is 💛 Creating safe spaces where families feel connected and a sense of belonging is at the heart of what we do.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made the day so special ✨

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1695 Alum Rock Avenue , Suite 10
San Jose, CA
95116

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Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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