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In September, survivors climbed Capitol Hill to demand justice. Now, these brave women are asking all of us to stand with them. Hear their message. https://youtu.be/FEz_Yoa1QCE?si=2X4ukEn623YNoG6V Yesterday, November 18, 2025, our government listened to survivors and passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act. This law requires that the Department of Justice release […]
The chaos surrounding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) continues. After weeks of conflicting court orders and agency directives, some families began receiving their November SNAP benefits over the weekend, while millions more across the country are still waiting, uncertain when help will arrive. Yesterday, on November 12th, President Trump signed […]
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 […]
This year, Congress passed new fees related to asylum applications; these include a $100 fee for filing an initial asylum application and a new $100 annual asylum fee (AAF) that asylum seekers must pay for having a pending application. In response to a lawsuit by ASAP against USCIS, a federal judge […]
Please note: The information and call to action below reflect the situation as of November 6, 2025. See our updated statement as of November 12 for current information and action steps. Survivors can’t afford to trade healthcare security for food security. As Domestic Violence Awareness Month drew to a close, many […]
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 […]
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 […]
Earlier this year, Esperanza United hosted our first Congressional Week of Action – five days dedicated to bringing more survivor voices into national policy conversations. Over the course of the week, we organized 23 meetings between survivors and congressional representatives and trained 31 advocates – all of which proved what we’ve […]
Marina Lacerda, Danielle Bensky, Anouska De Georgiou, Courtney Wild, Haley Robson, Annie Farmer, Teresa Helm, Liz Stein, Jena-Lisa Jones, Lisa Phillips, Jess Michaels — and every survivor who stood, spoke, or showed up — thank you. Thank you for speaking up for those who are no longer here, and for saying […]
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 […]