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April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time for us to come together to address and bring awareness to sexual violence in all forms. Technology has undeniably revolutionized the way we live our lives, enabling us to connect with others, access information, and streamline everyday tasks with just the tap of […]
Discover the dedicated individuals on Esperanza United’s Advisory Councils in our two-part video series. These council members share their experiences and the significance of their work in supporting Latin@ survivors of gender-based violence. Part 1: Policy Advisory Council Insights In the first video, hear from members Amy Hinojosa, Margarita Guzmán, Mary […]
On February 24, 2024, Esperanza United hosted our annual Youth Conference at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. The event brought together over 50 youth, aged 11 to 18, and was themed “Raíces Fuertes, Bright Futures” – a theme chosen by a cohort of six youth leaders. “Raíces Fuertes, Bright […]
Faith and religion play a significant role within Latin@ communities, influencing our values, traditions, and decision-making processes. Among Latin@s in the United States, 92% report that religion holds some level of importance in their lives. Cultural beliefs and religious teachings often play a significant role in shaping individuals’ perceptions and responses to […]
The “Decimos NO MÁS” cards are a tool that helps us engage in crucial conversations at home. They are aimed at parents, guardians, and anyone responsible for young people. These cards assist in starting dialogues about respect, mutual understanding, and reciprocal care, which are essential aspects of living harmoniously. It’s proven […]
As we approach the end of Women’s History Month, we invite you to listen to a new episode of our podcast, Conversations Over Cafecito. In this episode, we speak with our Director of Family Advocacy, Rosario de la Torre, who has been working at Esperanza United for over twenty years about […]
Esperanza United is thrilled to announce that House File 4417 was set over for consideration in the omnibus bill by the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee in the House of Representatives. HF4417 and its companion Senate File 4258 will create a task force to help Minnesotans better understand the root […]
By Paula Gomez-Stordy I was humbled to receive the Massachusetts Women of Color Network Founders Award, for creating the Massachusetts Women of Color Network alongside five other women of color (WOC) leaders from Massachusetts. It sits on my desk as a reminder of what has been done and the work ahead […]
As we near the end of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month we invite you to listen to a new episode of our podcast, Conversations Over Cafecito. In this episode, we speak with Ana Ortega and Patricia Emmanuelli, part of Esperanza United’s Health and Prevention Program. Together, we delve into their work […]
Healthcare plays an important role in supporting survivors of gender-based violence and in Latin@ communities, that often means promotoras (or “community health workers”). They can be volunteers or professionals but their mission is the same – to help the community improve their health. And they were particularly important during the first […]