Latin@ leaders across the country helped their communities mitigate the effects of COVID-19 through innovative approaches. On December 7, 2022, Esperanza United had the honor of hearing from three such leaders: Rosa Guerra of Campesinos Sin Fronteras in Arizona, Elsabel Rincón of The Welcome Immigrant Network in Massachusetts, and Luz Zagal […]
By Ana Ortega During June of 2021, without any legal representation or support, I confronted the person who abused me throughout my youth in court. I left the courthouse with a six-month restraining order. As I exited the courtroom, I knew I wanted to commit my career to helping uplift Latin@ […]
“On January 13, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released new guidance about a new process for immigrant workers that will greatly benefit immigrant workers, including survivors who experience harm or discrimination in the workplace. In this new process, immigrant workers can apply for temporary protection from deportation (and for […]
Esperanza United’s 2023 Youth Conference By Vanessa Reyes Romano I was introduced to Esperanza United in 6th grade when I began attending Youth Conferences and summer camps with them. I took advantage of multiple opportunities to meet and engage with other Latinx youth who I am fortunate to still have close […]
¡Adelante! A celebration of 40 years of Latin@-led advocacy starts next week! In honor of Esperanza United’s 40th anniversary we’re bringing together hundreds of Latin@ advocates to celebrate, heal, grow, and learn in this virtual series. We’re happy to present, “Community Connections: Working in Rural Communities” featuring María Limón, an independent […]
Meet Vivian Huelgo, Chief Programs Officer Where are you from? Born in Brooklyn NY and raised in Queens, NY to Hugo y Bertha, my beloved parents who immigrated from Colombia. Where do you feel most at home? In New York City with my oldest friends and family around me. What inspires […]
Register now for ¡Adelante! A celebration of 40 years of Latin@-led advocacy. From February 15-17, 2023, this free, virtual series brings together hundreds of Latin@ advocates to celebrate, heal, grow, and learn. Interpretation is available in each session of this virtual series. As part of the event, we’re excited to present […]
Register now for ¡Adelante! A celebration of 40 years of Latin@-led advocacy. From February 15-17, 2023, this free, virtual series brings together hundreds of Latin@ advocates to celebrate, heal, grow, and learn. We’re excited to present “Celebrating Latin@ Leadership through Culturally Responsive Healing Practices,” featuring CEO and Co-Founder of Colectiva Wellness & Healing, […]
Register now for ¡Adelante! A celebration of 40 years of Latin@-led advocacy. From February 15-17, 2023, this free, virtual series brings together hundreds of Latin@ advocates to celebrate, heal, grow, and learn. We’re excited to present “The magic of virtual facilitation” featuring Director of Training and TA at the National Resource […]
This fact sheet is intended for immigrant communities, advocates, survivors, and allies. This should help clarify the confusion caused by recent changes to programs associated with public charges. We are providing this fact sheet because Esperanza United believes it is critical that individuals have access to accurate information on what services […]