Family advocacy

Breaking assumptions, building bonds 

When a Spanish-speaking father picked up the phone to call Esperanza United, he did it with a knot in his throat. He wasn’t sure anyone would believe him. In his mind, echoed the same old phrases he had heard too many times: “Men are not victims. Men endure. Men don’t cry.”  […]

Read more    

Conversations Over Cafecito: Youth leadership, with Sergio Piñeros

In this episode of Conversations over Cafecito, we talk with Sergio Piñeros, a young Colombian entrepreneur and member of Esperanza United’s Youth Action Committee. Sergio shares how his experience with Free Arts — a program that uses art as a tool for healing among youth — inspired him to get involved […]

Read more    

Laura’s journey: From challenging time to healing 

Survivors like Laura find safety, reunite with their children, and begin a path toward lasting healing with Esperanza United’s advocacy and support.  Laura’s story reminds us of what is possible when culturally specific support meets resilience. Earlier this year, Laura*, a Latina mother outside the metro area of Minnesota, fled severe […]

Read more    

We are honored to have been recognized by the Minnesota Twins

We are honored to have been recognized by the Minnesota Twins during a pregame ceremony at Target Field 💙⚾ Representing Esperanza United on the field: 💙 Dr. Adriana Alejandro Osorio, Chief Advancement Officer💙 Dr. María Pabón Gautier, Board Vice Chair and advocate for equity and education💙 Sergio Piñeros, Youth Leader and […]

Read more    

Uniting prevention and advocacy with intention webinar

As service providers, it’s essential to reflect on how we show up for survivors and communities – not just in our words, but in our actions, strategies, and connections. This presentation, Crossing the bridge: Uniting prevention and advocacy with intention, calls us to examine the divide that often exists between prevention […]

Read more