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In this episode of Conversations over Cafecito, we speak with Nancy Villaseñor, a seasoned public health promotora with over 15 years of experience working with Latino communities in California. Nancy shares her powerful vision of what holistic health truly means—and why it’s urgent to look beyond just the physical body. Throughout […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Mother’s Day Reflection Inspired by an Interview with Vivian Huelgo, CEO of Esperanza United By Silvana Domke This Mother’s Day, I’ve been thinking deeply about the mothers who have shaped my understanding of strength – not just in my personal life, but through the stories I’ve had the honor to […]
Today, Esperanza United announces the release of “Safe Leave Documentation and Confidentiality Rules.” This new resource is the second product of the Safe Leave Working Group, of which Esperanza United is a proud member. The document is a resource for policymakers, advocates, and stakeholders that provides recommendations for when and how […]
Connecting people. Sharing knowledge. Ending violence The Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence, Battered Women’s Justice Project, Esperanza United, The Hotline, and ValorUS® are excited to launch The Learning Community. The Learning Community is an online center for training, education, and collaboration dedicated to preventing and responding to sexual assault, domestic […]
Dear community, For more than 40 years, Esperanza United has worked alongside Latin@ families and individuals to ensure access to the resources and support needed to build safe and stable lives. Grounded in the strength and wisdom of our communities, we continue to adapt to meet today’s challenges. Now more than ever, we […]
During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), I reflect on the role of religion, faith, and spirituality have in our culture and the importance of gender-based violence (GBV) programs respecting and supporting survivors’ religious affiliations as another way to increase organizational cultural responsiveness. Mainstream programs are often mindful […]