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This fact sheet is intended for immigrant communities, advocates, survivors, and allies. This should help clarify the confusion caused by recent changes to programs associated with public charges. We are providing this fact sheet because Esperanza United believes it is critical that individuals have access to accurate information on what services […]
In this Boletin, we provide: Definitions for mis, dis, and mal information Descriptions of how mis, dis, and malinformation impacted Latin@ communities and prevented access to life-saving services during the COVID-19 pandemic Tips for what individuals can do when they come across mis, dis, and malinformation in their networks. From our […]
Register now for ¡Adelante! A celebration of 40 years of Latin@-led advocacy. From February 15-17, 2023, this free, virtual series brings together hundreds of Latin@ advocates to celebrate, heal, grow, and learn. This year, we’re proud to bring you renowned American writer Sandra Cisneros who will read from 2022’s Woman Without […]
Meet Ana Ortega, Health and Violence Prevention Coordinator Where are you from? I was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles (Sur Centro de Los Angeles). My parent’s are from Puebla, Mexico. So I like to say that LA and Puebla are my homes. Where do you feel most at […]
Register now for ¡Adelante! A virtual celebration of 40 years of Latin@-led advocacy. From February 15-17, 2023, this virtual series brings together hundreds of Latin@ advocates to celebrate, heal, grow, and learn. This year, we’re proud to bring you renowned American writer Sandra Cisneros who will read from 2022’s Woman Without Shame, her first poetry […]
Application deadline extended to February 17th Apply now for our 2023 Latina Leadership Fellowship! The deadline to apply is now February 17th. Esperanza United’s Latina Leadership Fellowship provides training, professional development, and networking opportunities for a cohort of 10 Latina women pursuing careers in research and/or policy advocacy. The purpose of […]
By: Yasmin Campos-Mendez, MSW and Oliva Garcia, Ph.D December 8 marked the National Day of Action for Latina Equal Pay Day. Esperanza United’s Director of Public Policy Olivia Garcia, Ph.D., and Public Policy Manager Yasmin Campos-Mendez joined Justice for Migrant Women, Poderistas, The Latinx House, MANA, and more, to host a […]
Meet Laura Villarreal, Health & Violence Prevention Specialist Where are you from? I was born in Des Moines, IA and grew up in a rural area nearby. Where do you feel most at home? I feel most at home wherever I am surrounded by people I love. What inspires you, professionally […]
President Biden nominated Ms. Hidalgo for the Director of the Office of Violence Against Women position in late May 2022. She currently serves on the White House Gender Policy Council (GPC) as the Senior Advisor on Gender-Based Violence and as Special Assistant to the President. Previously, she was Esperanza United’s Senior […]
It’s Native American Heritage Month and we’ve put together a resource collection of tools for the community to conclude the month. Learn Learn what native land you’re on with Native-Land.ca’s interactive map. Read our Call to action for culturally specific services for Indigenous Latin@s Take Action Support Indigenous artists like Navajo […]