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Esperanza Academy Elementary School Building Opens – Celebrating 25 Years of Educational Excellence

Philadelphia, PA — On August 21st, Esperanza proudly announced the opening of the brand-new Esperanza Academy Charter School elementary building at 201 Hunting Park Avenue. This new facility was the culmination of an expansion project spanning several years, situated just down the street from the main Esperanza campus, which also included the Esperanza Academy middle…
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Esperanza Academy Partners with City Year Philadelphia

  Working Together to Support Student Success Philadelphia, PA — Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS) is excited to welcome City Year Philadelphia as a partner in supporting student success throughout the 2025-2026 school year. Led by Dawn McCray, Managing Director of Impact, and Deanna Johnson, Senior Director of Learning and Instruction, 112 City Year Student…
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John Leguizamo Does America — with Esperanza!

“Leguizamo Does America” an MSNBC production, kicked off its second season in la ciudad del amor fraternal y sisterly affection—Philadelphia—and Esperanza was honored to be part of it. During the visit, Rev. Luis Cortés Jr., President and CEO of Esperanza, had a profound conversation with John Leguizamo about the future of Latinos in America while they…
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Reverend Luis Cortés Interview with Yamilet del Carmen about His Dedication to Serving the Least of These

Yamilet del Carmen, Executive Director of the Del Carmen Foundation, interviewed Reverend Luis Cortés Jr., Founder and CEO of Esperanza, about his faith, vision, and work. In this podcast interview, Reverend Cortés shares his lifelong dedication to empowering underserved communities, promoting equity, and strengthening the Latino voice in Philadelphia and beyond. See the entire interview…
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Reverend Luis Cortés: A Story of Purpose, Perseverance, and Latino Leadership

In a compelling interview with Jennice Fuentes of Fuentes Strategies, Rev. Luis Cortés, Founder and CEO of Esperanza, reflects on how his early experiences shaped his mission to uplift underserved communities. He discusses the role of Latino mentorship, the importance of local knowledge, and the responsibilities of faith leaders in today’s polarized environment. Read the…
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Honoring Rev. Bonnie Camarda and Ron C. Gilg

Last month, Esperanza came together to recognize two remarkable leaders whose dedication has profoundly shaped our mission and community. We proudly honored Rev. Bonnie Camarda, our former Board Chair, for over 26 years of faithful service and visionary leadership. As Divisional Director of Partnerships for The Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware Division, Rev. Bonnie’s…
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Celebrating Hope for Immigrants: Transforming Generations

Contact: Jael Conde, Vice President of Marketing at marketing@esperanza.us “Celebrating Hope for Immigrants: Transforming Generations”  To Raise Support for Immigration Legal Services in North Philadelphia    When: Thursday, May 8th from 7:00 – 9:00PM Where:  Esperanza Arts Center’s Gran Salón, 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 What: Esperanza Immigration Legal Services (EILS), a leading immigration legal services non-profit in North Philadelphia with more than…
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Telemundo – Escuelas charter buscan oportunidades para estudiantes latinos

Video: Telemundo 62 Philadelphia Photo: Tony Rocco The Latino Charter School Coalition was founded to improve educational outcomes for Latino students by supporting Latino-founded and led charter schools in Philadelphia. The coalition works through legislative advocacy, policy creation, and resource identification to strengthen school operations and academic success. The Latino Charter School Coalition includes the…
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