Community engagement

In this video, we celebrate the 25 year anniversary of Esperanza United (formerly Casa de Esperanza) and learn about our history, mission, and origin. At a time when confronting domestic violence was questioned by society and in the community where it was hidden, courageous women came together to educate their community […]

November is Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness Month. In honor of this month, Esperanza United (formerly Casa de Esperanza) is collaborating with the NW Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian, and Gay Survivors of Abuse to present a webinar on Latin@ and LGBTQ youth realities and the intersections of violence, homelessness and […]

This plenary will focus on the lived realities of the AfroLatina diaspora and their resiliency in the face of violence and various issues facing communities. Yvette will share her experience and learnings from the field to support survivors of violence through storytelling, poetry, and spoken word. 

Esperanza United (formerly Casa de Esperanza) created the national Te Invito campaign, whose purpose is to engage men and boys in the fight against domestic violence. This campaign aims to elevate the voices of Latino men who reject violence and work to model and promote healthy relationships. 

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) has selected four Minnesota nonprofits that have made outstanding contributions to our state’s high quality of life as recipients of 2019 Nonprofit Mission Awards. Presented each year since 1987, the Nonprofit Mission Awards recognize and honor the contributions of Minnesota nonprofits in the areas of […]

This webinar will examine the importance of self-awareness and grounding practices to strengthen our well-being. As providers, it is essential we are well in order to respond to our community. We will explore grounding practices and resilience-building strategies to fuel the strength and hope in our community. 

For the past year in Minnesota, Esperanza United (formerly Casa de Esperanza) and Centro Tyrone Guzman have been collaborating to facilitate groups for Latin@ youth to explore healthy masculinity. During this webinar, presenters will share best practices, lessons learned, challenges, and adaptations they made to engage Latino boys in learning about […]

This webinar will engage organizations in the basics of working with LGBTQ + people of color. Our presenters will review broad concepts as well as specific policies and practices that contribute to a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ people of color. 

NO MÁS is a collaborative effort between Esperanza United (formerly Casa de Esperanza: National Latin@ Network), the nation’s leading Latin@ organization on domestic violence prevention, and NO MORE. This campaign was developed using original research and input from parents and youth. NO MÁS provides tools and resources tailored to the needs […]

According to the U.S. Department of Justice and the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 25% of women report being abused by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Those who know domestic violence work are familiar with this shocking statistic that represents women in all strata of life — ethnic, racial, economic, […]