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Sexual violence affects our community at devastating rates. Latino survivors face unique barriers to care, including language, cultural stigma, and fear of systems that have not always been safe for us. Finding the right support after an assault should not be another obstacle to overcome. That is why Esperanza United has […]
At Esperanza United, we know no single organization or person is going to end domestic and sexual violence alone – it takes 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., interviews leaders whose work is creating […]
On Wednesday, May 28, Esperanza United’s offices in St. Paul filled up with Cafecito, conversation, and community. Esperanza United staff, advocates, funders, donors, partners, leaders, and friends of the community all came together. Coffee from Abogados Café was waiting for us from the very first moment – thank you for being part of this morning with us. Chef […]
We are thrilled to welcome Rudy Rodriguez as the newest member of the Esperanza United board of directors. Rudy brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience at some of the country’s most recognized companies, including Ameriprise Financial, MillerCoors, General Mills, and Unilever. Throughout his career, he has been a driving force […]
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 […]
There are days that feel heavier than others–days when getting out of bed takes more strength than anyone can see. For many survivors of domestic and sexual violence, those days are not rare. They are part of a reality shaped by fear, uncertainty, and the long journey toward healing. And yet, […]
This week, we recognize the National Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR). Across Tribal communities, Indigenous women and relatives face alarming rates of violence and disappearance. On some reservations, the risk of murder is more than ten times the national average. These realities are deeply […]
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 […]