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 Nuestra Casa San Mateo County has collaborated with various organizations in the area to advance its mission. Some of these organizations include the San Mateo County Central Labor Council, the Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County, and the San Mateo County Immigrant Rights Coalition. Nuestra Casa San Mateo County has also worked closely with local government officials and agencies to advocate for affordable housing and immigrant rights.

Common challenges and concerns that organizations working in social justice and community development may face include limited resources, unequal power dynamics, systemic barriers, resistance to change, and complex social and political issues that require long-term solutions.

This organization does not seem to produce its research and data relating to environmental justice. Still, they share and circulate documents from credible, scholarly resources that have made data relevant to their work.

Nuestra Casa works on several initiatives, and they seek to improve the lives of low-income immigrant communities in San Mateo County, California. Illustrative programming includes; Immigration Services, Health and Wellness Programs, Housing Support, Community + Civic Engagement, Education, and Career Development.

The Nuestra Casa San Mateo County has its website and social media accounts on various platforms including; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Additionally, supporters can sign up to receive updates via newsletter directly to their email inbox.

Nuestra Casa San Mateo County relies on public grants, private donations, and fundraising to sustain its work.  Their website features a list of their donors, including the Palo Alto Community Fund, Costco, Facebook/Meta Community Fund, PG&E, The Shmidt Family Foundation, and more.

Nuestra Casa San Mateo County is structured as a community-based nonprofit organization that relies on paid staff, volunteer labor, and donor support to carry out its work. A Board of Directors governs Nuestra Casa San Mateo County, comprised of community members and professionals with experience in law, education, nonprofit management, and social services. An Executive Director and a small staff oversee the organization's day-to-day operations. The organization also has a network of volunteers who contribute to its programs and services and help with fundraising and community outreach efforts. Community members interested in supporting the organization's mission can become involved as volunteers or donors.

“We exist to uplift Latino families in East Palo Alto and the mid-peninsula through community education, leadership development, and advocacy”

Problems that arise within the Latinx community of the Bay Area include, Housing, Food Distribution, Water Justice, Environmental Justice, and Promotoras are instrumental to the work that Nuestra Casa conducts. They have been engaged directly in the passage of policy to address these issues and advocate on behalf of the local stakeholders. The Covid-19 Pandemic also significantly impacted the organization’s model, and with the political climate, it also supported immigrant resiliency programs to educate and help undocumented folks within the area.

During the early 2000s, an influx of Latino families moved to the Bay Area. With this growing influx of people, Nuesra Casa was founded to stand with the community and support them in navigating the institutions, build people power, and support the voices of local stakeholders to create a more equitable society. Nuestra Casa is engaged in the local economy, school district, and civic life.