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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 […]
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 […]
By Yasmin Campos-Mendez, Public policy manager With deep gratitude and inspiration, I’m proud to share that our Public Policy team recently led a powerful Congressional Week of Action, held from July 14–18. Throughout the week, we held 23 meetings with congressional staff across the country and engaged 31 participants through advocacy webinars. It was incredibly […]
Join us Thursdays at 1 p.m. CT from August 21 to September 11 for a four-part virtual series tailored for nonprofit leaders. Each session features an experienced executive director sharing actionable insights on board development, communications, financial strategy, and navigating government funding. Developing your personal Board August 21 at 1 PM […]
Hope begins when youth know they matter. Behind every youth leader at Esperanza United is a story of transformation, built from moments when they are seen, heard, and encouraged to grow. One of those stories began with uncertainty. A young woman joined our Youth Leadership Development Training unsure of her own […]
Make your voice heard – join Esperanza United’s Virtual Congressional Week of Action! This is more than a meeting – it’s a movement. Join us for our virtual week of action happening the week of July 14 with a powerful Day of Action on Thursday, July 17. Together, we’ll raise our […]
In this special Father’s Day edition of Conversations Over Cafecito, we honor the fathers and father figures who inspired our career paths of working toward ending domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Through heartfelt reflections from members of the Esperanza United team – Vivian Huelgo, Leo Martínez, Pedro Reyna, […]
Are you a Latin@ mental health clinician who provides therapy to Latin@ parents and children experiencing domestic violence? Your insight, experience, and service are important and we want to hear from you. July 9, 2025 Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Denver (Convention Center) 550 15th St, Denver, CO 80202 Travel […]
Join us for a meaningful “plática” on mental health support and stigma in Latin@ communities on Wednesday July 23 at 10 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. MT | 12 p.m. CT | 1 p.m. ET. Led by Gabriela Zapata-Alma, LCSW, CADC, this session will explore factors that contribute to mental health […]
In this powerful episode of Conversations Over Cafecito, we sit down with Elianna Gregory—artist, creative director, and the visionary behind the impactful digital campaign That’s Not Love. Through webcomics, storytelling, and bold visual art, Elianna tackles the difficult subject of teen dating violence, sharing her personal journey and the inspiration behind […]