Prospera advances Latina economic empowerment through leadership development, entrepreneurship and cooperative business ownership. We believe that when women are at the forefront of our local economies, entire communities thrive.

Mission

Prospera partners with Latina entrepreneurs to launch social enterprises that foster cooperation, economic independence, and well-being in immigrant communities.

Our comprehensive, culturally specific programs address the unique challenges and the immense resourcefulness that Latina immigrants bring. Through our programs, Latina entrepreneurs come together in a safe space to take risks and access the tools and the capital they need to achieve economic independence and well-being.

Our unique approach

Prospera offers leadership and entrepreneurship programs that respond to the unique challenges and the immense resourcefulness that Latina immigrant women bring. We use a popular education approach because we believe Latina women own powerful experiences that make them strong entrepreneurs and natural promoters of social change. Through our culturally specific programs and Prospera’s extensive network of partners, Latina entrepreneurs access the networks, the tools and the financial resources they need to launch, grow, and become successful owners of cooperative enterprises.

Our Statement

At Prospera, we believe in the power of community, collaboration, and collective action to drive meaningful, lasting change. Our approach is rooted in deep cultural competence and a strong commitment to Latina entrepreneurs—because that’s where our roots are, and that’s where our expertise lies.

We specialize in business and cooperative development, as well as entrepreneurial training tailored to the experiences, strengths, and needs of Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs. Our programs are shaped by a deep understanding of the cultural, social, and economic realities of the communities we serve. This focus allows us to create truly relevant, transformative, and effective learning experiences.

Everyone is welcome. Our doors are open to all Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, or background, who share our values and are committed to building inclusive, resilient communities. We believe that diversity strengthens us and that transformation happens when people come together to learn, collaborate, and co-create.

Collaboration makes us stronger. We know we can’t, and shouldn’t, do this work alone. That’s why we build strategic partnerships with organizations that serve a wide range of communities. Rather than competing or excluding, we connect, refer, and collaborate, ensuring that more entrepreneurs have access to the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive.

Together, we create spaces grounded in mutual respect, innovation, solidarity, and collective growth. We move forward with love, purpose, and a shared belief in the power of cooperative entrepreneurship to build lasting change, benefiting entire communities and planting the seeds of intergenerational wealth.