by Angela Solis | Nov 27, 2024 | Blog Post, General
Glenda Solano’s journey began in El Salvador, where she arrived in the U.S. as a single, pregnant mother, determined to build a better life. The transition wasn’t easy—she faced language barriers, financial struggles, and the challenge of raising a child alone in a...
by Angela Solis | Nov 27, 2024 | Blog Post
La trayectoria de Glenda Solano comenzó en El Salvador, cuando llegó a Estados Unidos como madre soltera y embarazada, decidida a construir una vida mejor. La transición no fue fácil: enfrentó barreras de idioma, dificultades económicas y el reto de criar a su hijo...
by Angela Solis | Nov 6, 2024 | Blog Post
Dear Community, Today, we woke up to the news of a new presidency, uncertain of what the next four years may hold. We sit reflecting and sharing our feelings as we come together. While supporting one another, we listen and reach a shared understanding: Community is...
by Angela Solis | Nov 6, 2024 | Blog Post
Querida comunidad, Nos levantamos con las noticias de una nueva presidencia y con la incertidumbre de qué va a pasar durante estos próximos 4 años. Empezamos en silencio y a medida que nos vamos despertando cada una comparte sus sentimientos; nos escuchamos, nos...
by maite | Oct 29, 2024 | Blog Post
“I didn’t expect to meet so much of myself at a conference of women entrepreneurs,” shared one of our participants with tears in her eyes. This year’s Summit allowed us to create something beyond our imagination—the magic of seeing, listening...
by Angela Solis | Oct 29, 2024 | Blog Post
“No esperaba conocer tanto de mí en unaconferencia de mujeres emprendedoras,”nos compartió una de nuestras participantes con lágrimas en los ojos. La Cumbre nos permitió crear algo que va más allá de lo que podríamos imaginar: la magia de...
by Angela Solis | Oct 4, 2024 | Blog Post
Llegamos a una sala con un círculo de sillas, todas vacías, pero en unas horas esas sillas se iban a llenar de historias, vivencias, retos, sueños y poder femenino. Esas historias eran de Angelina, Carmen, Dani, Ingrid, Jenny, Liliana, Nancy y Pilar, aunque...
by Angela Solis | Oct 4, 2024 | Blog Post, General
We arrived to a room with a circle of empty chairs, knowing that in a few hours, those chairs would be filled with stories, experiences, challenges, dreams, and feminine power. Those stories belonged to Angelina, Carmen, Dani, Ingrid, Jenny, Liliana, Nancy, and...
by Angela Solis | Aug 28, 2024 | Blog Post
As we enter the second half of the year, we invite you to take a look back with us at what we have accomplished in 2024. From annual celebrations to first-time additions, we are filled with joy and gratitude to the amazing entrepreneurs and supporters who have made...
by Angela Solis | Aug 13, 2024 | Blog Post
Meet Sindy Juarez, the dedicated entrepreneur behind Green Landscaping & Maintenance, a business born out of resilience and a passion for providing quality landscaping services. During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sindy and her family faced...
by maite | Jul 18, 2024 | Blog Post
Our hearts swell with gratitude and pride as we reflect on the accomplishments of 2023. We’ve navigated an incredible journey of growth and resilience and we are proud to showcase our united spirit and shared achievements. One of the brightest highlights...
by Angela Solis | Jun 3, 2024 | Blog Post
Going for a walk? Having a hot drink and looking for something to listen to and relax? Have some time in the car? All of these are the perfect moments to listen to this thoughtful conversation centered on breaking cycles of privilege, creating collective power, and...
by Angela Solis | May 9, 2024 | Blog Post
Conoce a Pilar Rengifo, la visionaria detrás de The Choclo, un negocio nacido de un profundo deseo de bienestar y una pasión por el espíritu empresarial. El viaje de Pilar comenzó con una crisis de salud personal, en la que se enfrentó a problemas de salud y a la...
by Angela Solis | May 9, 2024 | Blog Post
Meet Pilar Rengifo, the visionary behind The Choclo, a business born out of a profound desire for wellness and a passion for entrepreneurship. Pilar’s journey began with a personal health crisis, where she faced health problems and the daunting prospect of...
by Angela Solis | Apr 24, 2024 | Blog Post
Dear Prospera Community, We’re thrilled to share highlights from Claudia Arroyo’s recent participation in a compelling panel at the Asset Funder Network’s conference, “Centering Economic Equity: The Power of Intentionality,” held on April...
by Angela Solis | Apr 18, 2024 | Blog Post
On March 27th, in honor of International Women’s Month, Prospera’s incredible programs team organized a second annual event to celebrate the amazing women in our community and their stories, Mujer: Historia, voz y sueños (Woman: Stories, Voice, and Dreams). 77 eager...
by Angela Solis | Apr 18, 2024 | Blog Post
El 27 de marzo, en honor al Mes Internacional de la Mujer, Prospera organizó el segundo evento para celebrar a las increíbles mujeres de nuestra comunidad y sus historias, con el nombre de: Mujer: Historia, voz y sueños. 77 entusiastas participantes se reunieron en un...
by Angela Solis | Apr 10, 2024 | Blog Post
In this space, we celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit by highlighting the stories and businesses of two exceptional women. Read on to learn about the journey of these entrepreneurs and be part of their motivating journey. Meet Ingrid Sanchez, a Latina entrepreneur...
by Angela Solis | Feb 16, 2024 | Blog Post
Ingrid Castro, una emprendedora latina y visionaria detrás de “Los Secretos del Inca”, comparte una conmovedora historia de familia, perseverancia y amor por la cocina peruana. El inicio de su negocio se inspiró en un profundo deseo de crear un legado para...
by Angela Solis | Feb 9, 2024 | Blog Post
Ingrid Castro, a resilient Latina entrepreneur and the visionary behind “Los Secretos del Inca,” shares a heartwarming tale of family, perseverance, and the love for Peruvian cuisine. The inception of her business was inspired by a profound desire to...
by Angela Solis | Dec 15, 2023 | Blog Post
Dear community members, As we bid farewell to another year, one marked by the poignant ache for the loss of many innocent lives, we want to remember them, honor them, and embrace each of the families affected. In the face of adversity, we strive to share the uplifting...
by Angela Solis | Dec 15, 2023 | Blog Post
Querida comunidad, Al despedirnos de otro año, marcado por el dolor conmovedor de la pérdida de muchas vidas inocentes, queremos recordarlas, honrarlas y abrazar a cada una de las familias afectadas. Frente a la adversidad, nos esforzamos por compartir los momentos de...
by Angela Solis | Dec 6, 2023 | Blog Post
Martha Franco, a recent graduate from our Fellowship program, embarked on a journey filled with uncertainty when she became a part of Prospera’s Fellowship program. She vividly remembers the initial doubts surrounding her project, questioning whether it would...
by Angela Solis | Dec 1, 2023 | Blog Post
For Jenny, Prospera and the Fellowship program became beacons of hope in trying times. The invaluable support, both emotional and economic, provided a lifeline that allowed her to navigate through the uncertain times of the COVID pandemic and emerge stronger. She...
by Angela Solis | Nov 22, 2023 | Blog Post
At Prospera, we know that no matter what side of the border you are on, a mother’s grief is the same. With horror and outrage we have witnessed the violent attacks in Israel and Palestine, and we condemn any violence against civilians. As women, mothers, daughters,...
by Angela Solis | Nov 22, 2023 | Blog Post
En Prospera, sabemos que el llanto de una madre es el mismo en cualquier lado de la frontera. Con horror e indignación, hemos presenciado los ataques violentos en Israel y Palestina, y condenamos cualquier forma de violencia contra civiles. Como mujeres, madres,...
by Angela Solis | Sep 25, 2023 | Blog Post
The #HalfMyDAF initiative offers DAF holders the chance to pool their resources to amplify their impact on the causes they hold dear. At Prospera, we understand that achieving our objectives relies on the collective effort of a community, and we deeply...
by Angela Solis | Jun 8, 2023 | Blog Post
La Familia Prospera se complace en presentar a nuestra nueva cohorte de becarios 2023-2025. Estas mujeres excepcionales han sido cuidadosamente seleccionadas de entre un grupo de talentosas candidatas. Son mujeres talentosas y apasionadas que aportan una gran variedad...
by Angela Solis | Jun 8, 2023 | Blog Post
The Prospera Family is happy to introduce our newest cohort of Fellows 2023-2025. These exceptional individuals have been carefully selected from a talented pool of applicants. They are talented and passionate women who bring a wealth of diverse backgrounds,...
by Angela Solis | May 25, 2023 | Blog Post
Querida comunidad, El pasado mes de Abril celebramos el primer retiro del nueva mesa directiva de Prospera donde se juntó la pasión, la visión y el cariño por un proyecto en común. Fue un día donde muchas de las miembras de la mesa y el equipo de Prospera...
by Angela Solis | May 18, 2023 | Blog Post
Dear friends, This past of April we celebrated our first in-person retreat with our new Prospera board of directors uniting vision with passion and love for a common project. It was a day when many of the members of the board and the Prospera team met for the...
by Angela Solis | Feb 16, 2023 | Blog Post
A word from our Executive Director, Claudia Arroyo: The Prospera Family is happy to introduce our fabulous Board of Directors to the community! Each one of them has a unique and special history with the organization and their integration to the table means a lot to...
by Angela Solis | Jan 30, 2023 | Blog Post
When we hear on the news that another shooting has taken place, that more innocent people have lost their lives without any sense, our stomachs twist with incomprehension and anger. What is it that we as a society need to reflect on and learn from these events? How...
by Angela Solis | Jan 30, 2023 | Blog Post
Cuando escuchamos en las noticias que más tiroteos están pasando, que más personas inocentes han perdido la vida sin ningún sentido nuestros estómagos se encogen y la incomprensión y rabia aflora. ¿Qué nos toca como sociedad reflexionar y aprender de estos sucesos?...
by Angela Solis | Dec 21, 2022 | Blog Post
Querida comunidad, Las manecillas del reloj no dejan de moverse y en pocos días cerraremos un ciclo más. Sabemos que el cierre del año puede traernos muchas emociones y pensamientos que incluye la reflexión de lo vivido, aprendido, logrado, los retos enfrentados, etc....
by Angela Solis | Dec 21, 2022 | Blog Post
Querida Comunidad, The hand of a clock does not stop moving and in a few days, we will come to the close of another cycle. We know that the end of the year can bring up many emotions and reflections, including those of what has been lived, learned, achieved, of...
by Angela Solis | Oct 18, 2022 | Blog Post
In September, Prospera had the incredible opportunity to connect with other amazing cooperatives and cooperative allies in Philadelphia at US Federation of Worker Cooperatives’ annual Co-op Conference. It was a weekend filled with learning, unlearning, connecting, and...
by Angela Solis | Oct 6, 2022 | Blog Post
“I am grateful for the opportunity to connect my story with that of many other women who, like me, raise their voices, claiming a space to crystallize dreams and co-create what we deserve. Behind my title there is a whole story. What is yours?” Read...
by Angela Solis | Oct 3, 2022 | Blog Post
On September 15th, we were honored to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by participating in Latino Community Foundation’s event, “El Poder Latino: An Economic Renaissance,” which celebrates Latina entrepreneurship and Latinx culture and heritage.Our own...
by Angela Solis | Jun 9, 2022 | Blog Post
We are so excited to share our 2021 Annual Report with you. With your support, we have been able to accomplish so much; we have expanded our programming, grown our team, and much more–all of which we invite you to find out more about in our report. “In...
by maite | Dec 30, 2021 | Blog Post
“When I started this journey, it felt like I was pretty much alone… I know that it’s my own idea, it’s my own business and I become my own boss, but it gets to a point that you feel like, “I won’t make it.” And when I found Prospera...
by maite | Dec 28, 2021 | Blog Post
“For me, Prospera has helped me through very difficult times. For example, during the pandemic… it’s a safety net, not only financially, but I also feel like Prospera has helped me a lot emotionally. I didn’t feel alone. They have also provided us with tools...
by maite | Dec 16, 2021 | Blog Post
“The Prospera community has really opened a lot of doors for me, and I think through my participation in this community I found myself. In the training (Explora) I said, “I belong here”, because I want to be my own boss, I have the dream of being someone...
by maite | Dec 9, 2021 | Blog Post
Partner with Prospera to help us reach our goal of $30,000 before December 31st and support the dreams of our entrepreneurs! During the pandemic, many dreams have been interrupted and sidetracked. At Prospera, we are committed to working so that the dreams of our...
by maite | Nov 30, 2021 | Blog Post
“When I started this journey, it felt like I was pretty much alone… I know that it’s my own idea, it’s my own business and I become my own boss, but it gets to a point that you feel like, “I won’t make it.” And when I found Prospera...
by maite | Nov 11, 2021 | Blog Post
LECCIONES APRENDIDAS Este fellowship 2021-2022 ha sido para mi un regalo más a nivel personal que para mi negocio De Colores C. Consulting. Ha sido la oportunidad perfecta para volver a soñar en grande, para reavivar mi pasión por lo que hago y desaprender todo...
by maite | Nov 11, 2021 | Blog Post
LESSONS LEARN The Fellowship 2020-2021 has been a gift for me above all, more than for my business, De Colores C. Consulting. It was the perfect opportunity to dream big again, rekindle my passion for what I do, and unlearn everything that was not helping me grow. I...
by maite | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Do you have a Donor-advised fund (DAF)? Did you know that over $140 billion sits unused in DAFs and community foundations across the country? The money from your DAF could double your impact on the causes you believe in! Join us for the #HalfMyDAF 2021 matching-grant...
by maite | Apr 29, 2021 | Blog Post
We are thrilled to introduce you to our newest Fellow, Celia Álvarez, co-founder of De Colores C. Consulting. Celia and her two co-owners are breaking free from the traditional ways of doing business, finding instead a path of collaboration and commitment that...
by maite | Apr 29, 2021 | Blog Post
Les presentamos a nuestra nueva Fellow Celia Alvarez, Cofundadora del negocio Cooperativo De Colores C. Consulting, que junto a sus dos socias ha decidido romper las barreras de la forma tradicional de hacer negocios buscando generar un impacto positivo para ellas...
by maite | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog Post
Conocí a Alex Miranda en Noviembre del 2016 en una reunión muy dinámica con el Cónsul General de México que vino a nuestra oficina para conocer a las participantes del programa de Prospera. Nos sentamos en círculo en un esfuerzo por igualar (tanto como fuera posible)...
by maite | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog Post
I first met Alex Miranda in November 2016 at a very dynamic gathering with the Consul General of Mexico who came to our office to meet Prospera’s program participants. We sat in a circle in an effort to equalize (as much as possible) the power differences in the room....
by maite | Apr 8, 2021 | Blog Post
Hoy el aire duele y el miedo se siente. Hoy la ansiedad nos invade y la respiración se dificulta. Hoy la angustia nos cierne y la indiferencia nos hiere Hoy la deshumanización nos masacra y el futuro nos aterra. Hoy respiramos miedos y la esperanza se quiebra. Hoy las...
by maite | Apr 8, 2021 | Blog Post
Today anxiety invades our bodies and our breathing.Today heartache lingers and indifference wounds us.Today we are deprived of our humanity and terrified of our future.Today we breathe fear and hope is broken.Today weapons are abundant but empathy is absent. Today we...
by maite | Mar 23, 2021 | Blog Post
What does PEC turning 4 years old mean to you? For me, PEC turning 4 years means that there means a light of hope that WE CAN, that if we fight we can succeed. We have had ups and downs and the most recent was the pandemic, when many businesses had to close, we were...
by maite | Feb 26, 2021 | Blog Post
Do you like running, hiking and/or walking? Prospera needs you We’d love to invite you to join Prospera at the Miles or Meaning Challenge on the Kilter app where you can make your miles truly matter for us! When you join this challenge you will track your mileage...
by maite | Dec 21, 2020 | Blog Post
“This is not charity; we own this Fund and we are building a stronger community with it. We can vote, we have a voice, and we can make decisions for ourselves. We may sometimes be left out of the economy at large, but this economy is completely ours!” Daniella...
by maite | Dec 15, 2020 | Blog Post
“With the Resiliency Fund we get more than just financial support, we get hope. Hope to move forward, hope to remain in business, because when COVID-19 hit we were strongly affected and at risk of closing. But Prospera arrived and told us: ‘Look, we have this fund to...
by maite | Dec 9, 2020 | Blog Post
As the child of immigrants, I have always felt that I was not meant to fit in here in the States. When my parents would take me with them to visit their homes in Mexico, I felt I did not belong there either. This feeling of not being able to call either country my...
by maite | May 20, 2020 | Blog Post
Dear Prospera family,I am Ana Castaño, Founder of Luna y Sol Bay Area Nanny Collective. Many of you already know me – I am a Prospera entrepreneur, fellow, and board member. Starting a business has never been easy, but if we add to it the crisis of COVID-19...
by maite | Apr 17, 2020 | Blog Post
Dear Prospera family, Please consider making a difference in the livelihoods of Latina immigrant entrepreneurs with your stimulus check. We invite you to make a contribution to Prospera’s Latina Entrepreneur Resiliency Fund. The purpose of this fund...
by maite | Nov 14, 2019 | Blog Post
#SomosProspera…¡Un Alto para Sanar y reconectar!Por Claudia Arroyo ¿Qué pasa cuando rompemos con la inercia de la rutina? ¿Qué pasa cuando abrimos nuestros sentidos para conectar con nosotrxs mismxs? ¿Qué pasa cuando un grupo de mujeres latinas se miran, reconocen y...
by maite | Nov 14, 2019 | Blog Post
#WeAreProspera… A Pause to Heal and Reconnect!By Claudia Arroyo What happens when we break out of the routine? What happens when we open our minds and connect with ourselves? What happens when a group of Latina women find each other, come together and open up to...
by maite | Oct 16, 2019 | Blog Post
Prospera’s Third Summit for Latina Entrepreneurs “Health, Wellbeing and Entrepreneurship” The only Summit in Spanish to celebrate the leadership and wellbeing of Latina entrepreneurs from across the Bay Area! Berkeley– CA. Prospera together with Binational...
by maite | Sep 9, 2019 | Blog Post
Fearless Latina warrior by Nancy Rosales Prospera, for me, has been nothing short of an oasis. It has inculcated within me the spirit of a fearless Latina warrior, who will fight and worked hard for her dreams. Here, I know that I...
by maite | Jul 29, 2019 | Blog Post
How entrepreneurs share our solitude by Ana Castaño Ana is from Michoacan, Mexico and moved to California in 1996. She is the proud mother of Metzli, Alitzel and Erendira. She has worked with the LGBT and immigrant communities through...
by maite | Jul 17, 2019 | Blog Post
Be bold and spread the love A tribute to the Latino Community Foundation by Maria Rogers Pascual I am still feeling the big love that Masha, Jacqueline and their amazing team shared with us just last week at our second retreat of the Latino...
by maite | Jun 28, 2019 | Blog Post
Querida Familia Prosperadora, Hoy con profundo dolor compartimos esta nota para hacer una pausa en nuestro caminar del día a día. ¡Hay muerte, hay dolor, hay duelo en nuestra comunidad! La situación migratoria en este país es intolerable y nos rehusamos a quedarnos en...
by maite | Jun 28, 2019 | Blog Post
Dear Prospera Family,Today we are taking a pause in our day to day lives to acknowledge the deep pain we are experiencing as a community of Latina immigrant women in this country. There is death, there is pain, there is grief in our community! The treatment of...
by maite | May 15, 2019 | Blog Post, Press Release
Announcing Prospera’s New Entrepreneur Fellowship Accelerating Latina led cooperative businesses Oakland (May 16, 2019) – Prospera Community Development is thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new Fellowship – a unique, culturally focused program that...
by maite | Oct 24, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
https://media.blubrry.com/paratodas/prosperacoops.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Para-Todas-Episodio-13-Final.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | MoreNuestras vidas tienen como el chocolate toques dulces y amargos. En la conversación titulada...
