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BELONGING SPOTLIGHT

BELONGING SPOTLIGHT

MOSAIC AMERICA

HISPANIC FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY

Mosaic America’s mission is to activate social cohesion by connecting people to place, history, and each other. This is achieved by first identifying and authentically representing the community in place, catalyzing inclusion through participative and co created projects, and cultivating Belonging through consistent and purposeful multicultural gatherings. At its core, Mosaic America’s work weaves through the forgotten, remembered, and desired journeys in and of a specific Place by understanding and welcoming the community that has made its home there: Every Place is a mosaic . Mosaic America’s approach is informed by a deep appreciation of the need for cultural equity, which is the key to solving inequities in our society. Creating models of inclusion and participation despite differences is a forward-looking approach to social innovation. To achieve this, Mosaic America has launched Mosaic Atlas . Mosaic Atlas is a suite of innovative cultural equity and inclusion tools created in partnership with San José State University. It includes a comprehensive database of assets rooted in over 120 culturally distinct communities of the San Francisco Bay Area, an interactive explorer map, and a library of digital narrative StoryMaps.

The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley (HFSV) is dedicated to empowering the lives and futures of Latinos in Silicon Valley through community philanthropy, investment in educational excellence, leadership development, and the convening and engaging of the region’s dynamic Hispanic community. Founded in 1989, the organization has developed and implemented key initiatives that have transformed countless lives and futures of Latinos in the region: The Latinos in Technology Scholarship Initiative (LITSI) is a unique program that offers up to three years of financial support, professional development, mentorship, and internship opportunities to Latino college students pursuing STEM-related majors. The Hispanic Foundation College Success Programs (HFCSP) is a comprehensive educational support system from middle school to college. It provides students and their parents with a wide range of resources, ensuring that every step of their academic journey is supported. The Latino Board Leadership Academy (LBLA) emerged as a catalyst for change, recruiting, training, and guiding Latino leaders to serve on local boards of nonprofit organizations.

“I am honored to lead an organization that impacts countless lives of Latino families. By fostering education, excellence, cultivating leadership, and engaging the community, we continue to build bridges and amplify voices, ensuring that every Latino has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to Silicon Valley’s region.” The Silicon Valley Latino Report Card provides a comprehensive overview of the quality of life for Latinos in the region, covering key areas such as Education, Health, Financial Stability, Housing, and Environment. The Foundation is deeply committed to convening and engaging the Latino community to raise awareness about issues impacting their quality of life: The Latinx Speaker Series serves as a platform for facilitating dialogue and collaboration through panel discussions and interactive sessions. The Annual Hispanic Foundation Ball is a celebration of collective achievements and a vital funding source for their programs.

Mosaic America works with culture bearers, local artists, and community leaders to identify, represent, and engage with cultures collaboratively, inclusively, exhaustively, and continually to create a compelling vision of a shared future.

Together, they offer actionable insights into cultural communities that can be used to develop equitable programs and policies. The Atlas includes a comprehensive and growing database of assets— people, places, organizations, and events—that are rooted in culturally distinct communities.

Find more information at the Mosaic America website.

- Ron Gonzales, President & CEO Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley

For more information, visit the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley website.

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