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Brenda’s next chapter, powered by community and possibility 

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 […]

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Women’s History Month spotlight: Family advocacy leadership

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, […]

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For immediate release: We stand with survivors

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 […]

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Women’s History Month spotlight – Patricia Emmanuelli

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 […]

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Leadership in Community with Vivian Huelgo and Linda Xóchitl Tortolero

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 […]

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What International Women’s Day means in our work  

Every March, International Women’s Day invites us to pause and reflect on the leadership, resilience, and courage of women around the world. At Esperanza United, this moment is deeply personal. It reflects the women who shape our work, the communities that guide us, and the vision of a world where every […]

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Leadership in Community with Vivian Huelgo and Lesley Ackrill 

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 […]

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Leadership in Community with Vivian Huelgo and Dr. Indira M. Henard

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 […]

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Urgent joint statement: Esperanza United and Violence Free Minnesota on the destabilization of victim services and immediate need for economic support

The unprecedented surge in immigration enforcement by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has created a crisis that extends far beyond immigration policy. It is actively dismantling the safety net for survivors of domestic and sexual violence across Minnesota. Together, Esperanza United¹ and Violence Free Minnesota² […]

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