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.

🗣️ ¡Tu voz importa!La Ciudad de San José ha iniciado un proceso de participación comunitaria para cambiar el nombre de P...
06/10/2026

🗣️ ¡Tu voz importa!

La Ciudad de San José ha iniciado un proceso de participación comunitaria para cambiar el nombre de Plaza Park en el centro de la ciudad (actualmente conocido como César Chávez Park), y queremos que nuestra comunidad sea parte de esta conversación.

Acompáñanos en una sesión comunitaria de escucha organizada por el Colectivo Sí Se Puede y ayuda a dar forma a la manera en que nuestros espacios públicos honran nuestra historia, nuestros movimientos y nuestros líderes. No se trata de tomar una postura, sino de asegurar que tu voz sea escuchada.

🗓 Miércoles 17 de junio
⏰ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Centro Comunitario Mayfair
2039 Kammerer Ave., San José

Trae a tu familia, invita a tus amistades y ayúdanos a construir una conversación que refleje a nuestra comunidad.

📢 ¡COMPARTE esta publicación y ayúdanos a correr la voz!
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🗣️Your voice matters!

The City of San José has launched a community engagement process to rename Downtown’s Plaza Park (currently known as César Chávez Park), and we want our community to be part of the conversation.

Join us for a community listening session hosted by the Sí Se Puede Collective and help shape how our public spaces honor our history, movements, and leaders. This is not about taking a position, it’s about making sure your voice is heard.

🗓 Wednesday, June 17�
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM�
📍 Mayfair Community Center�
2039 Kammerer Ave., San José

Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us build a conversation that reflects our community.

📢 Please SHARE this post and HELP spread the word!

Young STEAMers Summer Program ☀️🚀Calling all youth ages 6–12 to dive into the exciting world of STEAM — Science, Technol...
06/10/2026

Young STEAMers Summer Program ☀️🚀

Calling all youth ages 6–12 to dive into the exciting world of STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics!

We’re excited to continue our partnership with for this fun and engaging summer program designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and introduce youth to future opportunities in STEAM through hands-on learning and exploration.

And the best part? It’s completely FREE!

REGISTER TODAY!

Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio for more information and to sign up. Don’t miss out on this exciting summer adventure!

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Programa de Verano Young STEAMers ☀️🚀

¡Invitamos a todos los niños y niñas de 6 a 12 años a sumergirse en el emocionante mundo de STEAM: Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Arte y Matemáticas!

Continuamos nuestra colaboración con Young STEAMers para ofrecer este divertido programa de verano, diseñado para despertar la curiosidad, fortalecer la confianza y abrir las puertas a futuras oportunidades profesionales en las áreas de STEAM a través de actividades prácticas, creativas y llenas de aprendizaje.

¡Y lo mejor de todo es que es completamente GRATIS!
¡INSCRÍBETE HOY MISMO!

Escanea el código QR o utiliza el enlace en nuestra biografía para obtener más información y registrarte. ¡No te lo pierdas!

☀️ ¡El verano ya llegó y nos emociona dar la bienvenida a las familias a nuestros Programas Familiares de Verano!Acompáñ...
06/09/2026

☀️ ¡El verano ya llegó y nos emociona dar la bienvenida a las familias a nuestros Programas Familiares de Verano!

Acompáñanos este verano para disfrutar de una temporada llena de aprendizaje, creatividad, liderazgo y conexión con la comunidad. A través de una variedad de programas GRATUITOS, niños, jóvenes y padres de familia podrán descubrir nuevas oportunidades, desarrollar habilidades y crear recuerdos inolvidables juntos. Invitamos a todos los estudiantes y familias del Distrito Escolar Alum Rock Union a inscribirse hoy mismo.

Nuestros programas incluyen:

✨ Bridge to Kinder (4–5 años)
✨ Cafés para Padres y Talleres
✨ Escuelita (cuidado infantil para niños de 6 meses a 3 años)
✨ YoungSTEAMers (6–12 años)
✨ Jóvenes Activos (12–17 años)

¡Los espacios son limitados! Inscríbete hoy y acompáñanos para vivir un verano inolvidable lleno de aprendizaje, crecimiento y diversión.
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☀️ Summer is here, and we’re excited to welcome families to our Summer Family Programs!

Join us for a summer filled with learning, creativity, leadership, and community connection. Through a variety of FREE programs, children, youth, and parents can explore new opportunities, build skills, and create lasting memories together. We encourage all students and families within Alum Rock Union School District to apply today.

Programs include:�
✨ Bridge to Kinder (ages 4–5)�
✨ Parent Cafés & Workshops�
✨ Escuelita Childcare (ages 6 months–3 years)�
✨ YoungSTEAMers (ages 6–12)�
✨ Jóvenes Activos (ages 12–17)

Spaces are limited, register today and join us for an unforgettable summer of learning, growth, and fun!

🎉 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.

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San Jose, CA
95116

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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