In East San Jose, the Mexican American Community Services Agency youth center is being preserved thanks to efforts by the School of Arts and Culture along with SOMOS Mayfair. During a recent school board meeting, trustees emphasized the center's community importance yet expressed concerns over budget constraints amid a $20 million deficit. Community outcry halted its demolition plans and instead sparked proposals for renovation and leasing. The center is envisioned as a resource for education and services, reflective of the local community's spirit and needs.
"We believe that East San Jose deserves a space that reflects the resilience and aspirations of its people," Paz-Cedillos told San Jose Spotlight.
The facility holds historical and cultural significance as a symbol of innovation, hope, and resilience, Victor Vasquez said.
The Collective envisions MACSA as a vibrant, multi-use community asset, offering education, sports and community services.
The board acknowledged the importance the center would have on the community, but also raised budgetary concerns.
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