Family advocacy

When a Spanish-speaking father picked up the phone to call Esperanza United, he did it with a knot in his throat. He wasn’t sure anyone would believe him. In his mind, echoed the same old phrases he had heard too many times: “Men are not victims. Men endure. Men don’t cry.”  […]

In this episode of Conversations over Cafecito, we talk with Sergio Piñeros, a young Colombian entrepreneur and member of Esperanza United’s Youth Action Committee. Sergio shares how his experience with Free Arts — a program that uses art as a tool for healing among youth — inspired him to get involved […]

Survivors like Laura find safety, reunite with their children, and begin a path toward lasting healing with Esperanza United’s advocacy and support.  Laura’s story reminds us of what is possible when culturally specific support meets resilience. Earlier this year, Laura*, a Latina mother outside the metro area of Minnesota, fled severe […]

We are honored to have been recognized by the Minnesota Twins during a pregame ceremony at Target Field 💙⚾ Representing Esperanza United on the field: 💙 Dr. Adriana Alejandro Osorio, Chief Advancement Officer💙 Dr. María Pabón Gautier, Board Vice Chair and advocate for equity and education💙 Sergio Piñeros, Youth Leader and […]

As service providers, it’s essential to reflect on how we show up for survivors and communities – not just in our words, but in our actions, strategies, and connections. This presentation, Crossing the bridge: Uniting prevention and advocacy with intention, calls us to examine the divide that often exists between prevention […]

Today, Esperanza United announces the release of “Safe Leave Documentation and Confidentiality Rules.” This new resource is the second product of the Safe Leave Working Group, of which Esperanza United is a proud member. The document is a resource for policymakers, advocates, and stakeholders that provides recommendations for when and how […]

Dear community,   For more than 40 years, Esperanza United has worked alongside Latin@ families and individuals to ensure access to the resources and support needed to build safe and stable lives. Grounded in the strength and wisdom of our communities, we continue to adapt to meet today’s challenges.     Now more than ever, we […]

Community advocates can serve as bridges to navigating healthcare systems and providing support to Latin@ survivors of abuse, especially intimate partner violence (IPV). This tool will serve to: Equip community youth advocates with culturally-responsive strategies to navigate systems to support youth Latin@ survivors of IPV. Increase knowledge of barriers to improving […]

Signs of domestic violence Are you frightened by your partner’s temper? Are you afraid to disagree? Do you have to justify everything you do, every place you go or every person you see to avoid someone’s anger? Does your partner put you down and then tell you that he or she […]

Anyone can choose to use violence. Although both men and women can be abusive, a high percentage are men. Those who use violence often refuse to accept responsibility for the abuse and attempt to rationalize or blame the other person or people for causing it.