As a cultural anchor institution deeply embedded in the community, SOAC supports and advocates on behalf of residents through a mission-driven arts and cultural lens. SOAC expects to serve over 70,000 people through the following programs and initiatives:

1. Strategic planning: SOAC is working to reorganize its programming and infrastructure so it can make informed and sustainable decisions that support its longevity (and its adaptability), while adhering to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles that align with its community's values.

2. Cultural district exploration and property ownership: SOAC is leading an effort towards a California Cultural District designation. The designation will boost the economic vitality of the area as a direct result of SOAC's creative placekeeping, investments in the local economy, and cultural offerings to visitors and residents alike. SOAC is also pursuing acquisition of the building across the street from the La Plaza, which will support the local arts community while increasing ongoing revenue for SOAC that further supplements its community work.

3. Cultural celebrations: Placekeeping will connect residents with each other and their heritage to foster a culturally resilient community through a uniquely San José lens via cultural celebrations that include: Chile, Mole, Pozole (September), a celebration of Mexican Independence Day; Avenida De Altares (October), which celebrates Dia de los Muertos; and Fiesta Navideña (December), a neighborhood celebration for the Mayfair neighborhood.

4. Ongoing COVID-19 response: SOAC will continue to address local food insecurity and basic needs, partnering with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley to provide food and value-added products to residents annually via bi-monthly Mercaditos, farmers-market-like events with performances by local artists.

5. The Multicultural Arts Leadership Institute (MALI) is a professional development opportunity for leaders of color in the arts, culture, and entertainment sectors, empowering arts practitioners from historically marginalized backgrounds with technical skills, philosophical underpinnings, and networking.

6. The Community Engagement Program (CEP) provides artists, multicultural institutions, and community-based agencies access to La Plaza to present programming that celebrates the local community's diversity.

7. The Arts Education Program (AEP) will offer individuals art and cultural engagement activities, including after school (during the academic year) and during Summer Camp.