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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 […]
Esperanza United is sharing a new resource, Boletín: A legal empowerment guide for advocates serving survivors. This guide was created to support advocates and organizations working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence by clearly outlining the federal laws that protect survivors’ access to services. The boletín brings together key statutes, […]
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, […]
We are heartbroken and outraged by the recent allegations of sexual violence by Cesar Chavez, and by the statement shared by Dolores Huerta. We stand first and foremost with survivors: those who have spoken, those who may come forward, and those who choose not to speak. Survivors owe no one their […]
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 Patricia Emmanuelli from our Training and Technical Assistance team. As Senior Manager of Community Health and Violence Prevention, Patricia works […]
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 Nancy from our research and evaluation team, whose reflection reminds us how leadership is shaped by culture, resilience, and the […]