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On November 14, 2024 in St. Paul, Esperanza United gathered to celebrate Patti Tototzintle, a visionary leader who has dedicated 23 years to mobilizing Latin@ communities to end gender-based violence. Her retirement marks the culmination of an extraordinary journey filled with resilience, hope, and transformative change. To honor her service, Minnesota […]
Querid@s amig@s, Thanks to your generosity, Proyecto Navidad is bringing joy, warmth, and hope to Latin@ families in Minnesota this holiday season. Together, we’ve already delivered 56 toys, but we’re just getting started! Our goal is to collect 200 toys for children and families who need it most. Each toy is […]
After more than 22 extraordinary years with Esperanza United (formerly Casa de Esperanza), our Director of Family Advocacy, Rosario de la Torre, closes a chapter full of achievements and dedication to open a new one in her life. Her last day with us, November 29, marks the culmination of decades of […]
Esperanza United is thrilled to welcome Silvana Domke and Kiara Montero-Reyes to our team! Learn a little more about our newest staff members below. Meet Silvana Domke, our Marketing and Communications Coordinator Originally from Cali, Colombia, Silvana now resides in Minnesota. She draws inspiration from her faith, family, and Latina women […]
After more than twenty years at the helm of Esperanza United, Patti Tototzintle is retiring. To preserve her wisdom and lessons learned, we are organizing a series of conversations between her and the friends, leaders, and colleagues she worked with along the way. This month, we have Mónica Ramírez, founder and […]
Background: President Biden has the opportunity to publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution before his term ends. This is crucial for Latin@ survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). Why this matters for Latin@ survivors: Constitutional protection: The ERA would provide explicit constitutional protection against gender […]
As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited to invite you to join us in celebrating MN Give to the Max Day on November 21—Minnesota’s biggest day of giving! This special day brings people together from all over the state to support causes close to their hearts, and we’re thrilled to be part […]
In this special episode of Conversations Over Cafecito, we speak with Lina Juarbe, Vice President of Community Engagement at A Call to Men. We dive into essential topics for eradicating domestic violence and promoting healthy masculinity. Lina shares her journey as a survivor and advocate, revealing the importance of addressing violence […]
“Esperanza United decries hate speech wherever we hear it, even and especially when it enters our political conversation. Over the weekend and hiding behind ‘jokes,’ our communities were denigrated and attacked, taking particular aim at Puerto Rico and its diaspora. We at Esperanza United are disgusted by these remarks and stand […]
Promotoras and community health workers (CHWs) can be a life changing and lifesaving resource to Latin@ survivors of domestic violence and intimate partner violence. While research on safety planning with Latin@ communities is limited, existing research supports a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach. A strengths-based approach empowers community members with information about intimate […]
