Family advocacy

At Esperanza United, we know no single organization or person is going to end gender-based violence alone – it will take communities, working together. That’s why Latina leadership and community-based solutions are two of our organizational values.  To advance this strengths-based approach, Esperanza United President and CEO Vivian Huelgo, J.D. is interviewing leaders across the fields of gender-based […]

At Esperanza United, we know no single organization or person is going to end gender-based violence alone – it will take communities, working together. That’s why Latina leadership and community-based solutions are two of our organizational values.  To advance this strengths-based approach, Esperanza United President and CEO Vivian Huelgo, J.D. is interviewing leaders across the fields of gender-based […]

For Mother’s Day, we asked the mothers of Esperanza United to share what motherhood means to them, in their own words. What it feels like. What it teaches them. How it shapes the way they show up for our community.  Their responses were tender, funny, fierce, and deeply honest. So rather than […]

At Esperanza United, we know no single organization or person is going to end gender-based violence alone – it will take communities, working together. That’s why Latina leadership and community-based solutions are two of our organizational values.  To advance this strengths-based approach, Esperanza United President and CEO Vivian Huelgo, J.D. is interviewing leaders across the fields of gender-based […]

There are stories that stay with us.  Some are loud – making headlines, forcing the world to pay attention. Others remain quiet, unfolding behind closed doors, in homes that from the outside look just like any other.  And sometimes, the hardest truth to sit with is this: violence is not rare. It is not distant. It […]

At Esperanza United, we know no single organization or person is going to end gender-based violence alone – it will take communities, working together. That’s why Latina leadership and community-based solutions are two of our organizational values. To advance this strengths-based approach, Esperanza United President and CEO Vivian Huelgo, J.D. is […]

During Women’s History Month, we are highlighting the incredible women across Esperanza United whose leadership, dedication, and work help strengthen our communities every day. This week, we are proud to spotlight Kate Brune, Advancement Manager, whose work centers on building meaningful relationships with donors and strengthening the connection between community support […]

During Women’s History Month, we are highlighting the incredible women across Esperanza United whose leadership, dedication, and work help strengthen our communities every day. This week, we are proud to spotlight Silvana Domke from our communications team, whose work focuses on uplifting stories, amplifying voices, and connecting community experiences with the […]

The young person featured in this story is using a changed name for privacy and protection.  Sometimes a success story is not a headline. It is a small turning point that quietly changes a young person’s path, because a caring adult noticed their potential, a group made space for them, and […]

During Women’s History Month, we are highlighting the incredible women across Esperanza United whose leadership, dedication, and work help strengthen our communities every day. This week, we are proud to spotlight leaders from our Family Advocacy team, whose work supports Latin@ survivors and families across the Twin Cities. At Esperanza United, […]