SOMOS Blog

The Education Trust-West put together a thought-provoking report outlining the fact that while the majority of California students are Latino, they are still being affected by discriminatory practices. Read more here.

We're honored to be recognized by The Women's Foundation of California for the work we are doing in the Mayfair. Our ED Camille is a fantastic leader who uplifts those around her, we're happy to see her stand along other great change makers!

An end-of-year letter from Executive Director Camille Llanes-Fontanilla

SOMOS Mayfair hosted a conversation on affordability, an event sponsored by Silicon Valley Community Foundation aiming to create space for residents to share their experiences.

Meet Nayeli Sedano--- mother, Mayfair resident, community leader, program facilitator, and most recently: one of the newest additions to the SOMOS Mayfair team.

Congratulations and WELCOME to our newest staff! We're thankful to Zelica, Saul, and Nayeli on our team. Read more about them here!

CA State Superintendent Tom Torlakson, ARUSD Superintendent Dr. Hilaria Bauer, and others visited the FRC to highlight the importance of early learning.

SOMOS Mayfair's work to engage community was highlighted by Santa Clara County Public Health Department!

Thanks to Comcast, SOMOS Mayfair was granted $25,000 to support our Gen2Gen program AND 30 Mayfair families received a free computer along with 6-months of free internet.

The whole community came out to help us on our campus beautification day. Thanks to all our partners and volunteers who added some color to Cesar Chavez Elementary!

"It is my experience that when donors take time to get to know smaller community-based organizations to better understand our work, they discover the value we bring, in very tangible ways, to children and families living right here in Silicon Valley. "

Our friends at the School of Arts and Culture have started an amazing year-long campaign celebrating the Mayfair Neighborhood, and we couldn't be more excited. Check out the many events planned, and find out more about the campaign!

Somos Mayfair is SV2’s newest grantee!