Celebrating 25 Years of Culture, Creativity, and Community

“Being part of the programs at the Mexican Heritage Plaza has connected my family to our roots and helped my kids discover their artistic passions. It’s a place where culture and creativity thrive, and we feel truly at home.”

— María, Community Member

For 25 years, the Mexican Heritage Plaza has stood as a cultural anchor in East San José—a place where art is a tool for healing, storytelling, and community power. 

As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to help shape the next chapter of impact.

Donate Today: Honor Our Legacy, Build Our Future

Your gift to the School of Arts and Culture at MHP supports our FY25 Annual Campaign and fuels lasting, generational change. 

Together, we are:

• Providing 900+ youth annually with free, culturally rooted arts education

• Hosting 60+ cultural events each year, drawing 30,000+ attendees

• Sustaining Mercadito, our food distribution program launched during COVID, now serving thousands of families

• Launching the La Avenida Cultural District with over $35M in secured investment, centered on development without displacement

• Establishing the Mayfair Neighborhood Trust, a bold, community-led strategy to keep residents housed and rooted in place

Your support helps us preserve culture, empower families, and ensure East San José remains a place where residents are not only seen—but supported to thrive.

Thank You

Our work is made possible through generous government, foundation, corporate, and community member contributions.