What Is La Esquina?
La Esquina is a community-based economic mobility hub located at the corner of Alum Rock Avenue and King Road in East San José. It brings together entrepreneurship support, financial education, workforce development, youth financial preparedness, and early childhood initiatives under one roof.
Co-founded in 2022 by SOMOS Mayfair, Latino Business Foundation, and Excite Credit Union, La Esquina is rooted in community trust and cross-sector collaboration. Together, these institutions strengthen families, support small businesses, and expand access to dignified economic opportunity. By centering women, youth, caregivers, and low-income families, La Esquina helps build long-term stability and generational wealth in East San José.
Our Vision
We envision a thriving Santa Clara County where families are permanently rooted and communities build health, wealth, and belonging.
Founded by Trusted
Community Institutions
For over 29 years, SOMOS Mayfair has been building community power in East San José through leadership development and by organizing around resident-led solutions, while advancing a vision of dignified, healthy, democratic, sustainable, and cooperative work for workers, families, and communities.
The Latino Business Foundation Silicon Valley’s mission is to provide empowering resources to existing and future leaders in the business community through long-lasting learning and support.
Excite is the community’s credit union dedicated to giving everyone the chance to build a financially stronger future. Excite proudly offers fair and safe deposit and loan products in an accessible and inclusive manner.
Who We Serve
45,000+
community members served
since 2022 across all
partner organizations
5,000+
Entrepreneurs supported
since 2022 through
Latino Business Foundation,
SOMOS Mayfair,
and Excite Credit Union
300+
Childcare entrepreneurs
engaged
80%
severely rent-burdened
Key Services
Entrepreneurship
Services
Workforce
& Leadership Development
Financial Services
& Education
Program Highlight:
Co-Op Hub
Anti-displacement
Advocacy
Role in the Ecosystem
► Raise philanthropic awareness of needs in Santa Clara County and elevate impactful partners regionally who are generating systemic solutions; securing greater regional investment in economic justice.
► Strengthen referral and integration systems by connecting families and entrepreneurs to a network of partners such as Start Small Think Big, NextDoor Solutions, and Working Solutions.
► Foster learning and collective capacity through ongoing knowledge-sharing, peer exchanges, and joint advocacy efforts that build alignment across the ecosystem.
► Bolster existing regional networks advancing economic mobility and justice.
► Champion alternative pathways to wealth
and stability.
► Advocate for shared resource models and collaborative fundraising.
Resource Allies and Funders
Entrepreneurship
Services
Workforce
& Leadership Development
Financial Services
& Education
Program Highlight:
Co-Op Hub
Anti-displacement
Advocacy
La Esquina’s Co-op Hub
La Esquina’s Co-op Hub is helping build a more just and resilient local economy by supporting worker-owned cooperatives across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Through technical assistance, leadership development, capital access, climate education, and partnership-building, the hub creates pathways for excluded workers and families to access dignified, democratic, and sustainable economic opportunities.
Contact Us
Visit or Contact La Esquina
1695 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
Phone: 408-593-5724 Email: aamore@somosmayfair.org
For program information, appointments, or community services.
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Role in the Ecosystem
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