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The chaos surrounding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) continues. After weeks of conflicting court orders and agency directives, some families began receiving their November SNAP benefits over the weekend, while millions more across the country are still waiting, uncertain when help will arrive.  Yesterday, on November 12th, President Trump signed […]

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 […]

When a mother entered Esperanza United’s transitional housing program, she carried the weight of protecting her family. After fleeing an abusive relationship, she sought a new beginning for herself and her 14-year-old daughter. What she didn’t expect was to discover that her daughter, too, was experiencing teen dating violence.  Through gentle, […]

Please note: The information and call to action below reflect the situation as of November 6, 2025. See our updated statement as of November 12 for current information and action steps.  Survivors can’t afford to trade healthcare security for food security.  As Domestic Violence Awareness Month drew to a close, many […]

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 […]

Emerging research is capturing the complex realities experienced by Latin@ children and youth exposed to domestic violence (DV). This factsheet presents research on the status of Latin@ children and youth in the United States, general facts on the prevalence and consequences of witnessing DV, unique factors that are present for Latin@ […]

Resources for law enforcement on meaningful language access and avoiding using children as interpreters Individuals who are limited English proficient (LEP) are those for whom English is not their primary language and they have a limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English. Meaningful language access is key to ensuring […]

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 […]

Promotoras and community health workers (CHWs)1 can be a life changing and lifesaving resource to Latin@ survivors of domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV). While research on safety planning with Latin@ communities is limited, existing research supports a strengths-based, traumainformed approach. A strengths-based approach empowers community members with information […]

This document serves as an educational tool for policymakers, shedding light on the existing gaps in safeguarding immigrant communities and their adverse impacts on survivors of gender-based violence. While many assume that the solutions lie within the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), this is not the case. Policymakers need to grasp […]