{"id":31456,"date":"2025-02-21T17:40:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T22:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esperanzaunited.org\/?p=31456"},"modified":"2025-08-27T10:35:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T15:35:48","slug":"a-message-from-vivian-huelgo-ceo-of-esperanza-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esperanzaunited.org\/en\/a-message-from-vivian-huelgo-ceo-of-esperanza-united\/","title":{"rendered":"A\u00a0message\u00a0from\u00a0Vivian Huelgo, President and CEO\u00a0of\u00a0Esperanza\u00a0United\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"31456\" class=\"elementor elementor-31456\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d293541 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default tf-sticky-section tf-sticky-no\" data-id=\"d293541\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;tf_sticky&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aa9df04\" data-id=\"aa9df04\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-130b7e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"130b7e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dear community,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more than 40 years,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Esperanza United\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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\u2019s challenges.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now more than ever, we remain committed to safety, support, and solutions for Latin@s. Across the country, we see the power of collaboration and the dedication of people working together to strengthen our communities\u2019 well-being and end domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We are proud of our impact, from providing essential support and resources in Minnesota to partnerships that enhance the ability of organizations to serve their own communities across the country. Every day, we stand beside Latin@s determined to build a better future. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You are not alone \u2013 Help is available.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Healthy relationships are based on respect, trust, and fairness.\u00a0If you do not feel safe, help is available.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"111\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Gothamlight';\">In Minnesota: Call Esperanza United\u2019s confidential 24-hour bilingual crisis line at 651-772-1611 for support with domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Gothamlight';\">Nationwide:\u00a0Contact the\u00a0National Domestic Violence Hotline\u00a0at\u00a01-800-799-7233\u00a0or chat at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehotline.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TheHotline.org.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: 'Gothamlight';\"> Bilingual advocates are available 24\/7<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organizations serving Latin@ communities can also access our guidance, tools, and training by contacting us a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ta@esperanzaunited.org\">ta@esperanzaunited.org<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Esperanza United, we remain steadfast in mobilizing Latin@s to end domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thank you for being part of this journey with Esperanza United.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With\u00a0immense\u00a0gratitude,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29472 \" src=\"https:\/\/esperanzaunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/VHuelgo-Pur_199x180_webiste-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esperanzaunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/VHuelgo-Pur_199x180_webiste-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/esperanzaunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/VHuelgo-Pur_199x180_webiste-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esperanzaunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/VHuelgo-Pur_199x180_webiste-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vivian Huelgo <\/span><br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">President &amp; <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CEO, Esperanza United <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear community,\u00a0\u00a0 For more than 40 years,\u00a0Esperanza United\u00a0has 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\u2019s challenges.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Now more than ever, we [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":31457,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_cbd_carousel_blocks":"[]","footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[36,34,197],"class_list":["post-31456","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-family-advocacy","tag-free","tag-training-and-technical-assistance"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/esperanzaunited.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31456","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/esperanzaunited.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/esperanzaunited.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esperanzaunited.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esperanzaunited.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31456"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/esperanzaunited.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31456\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32739,"href":"https:\/\/esperanzaunited.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31456\/revisions\/32739"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esperanzaunited.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31457"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/esperanzaunited.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esperanzaunited.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31456"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esperanzaunited.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}