The 2018 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast is your opportunity to gather and meet fellow faith leaders, train in the art of advocacy, dialogue with elected officials about critical legislative issues affecting Hispanic communities, and pray over our country in our nation’s capital. Here’s What To Expect At NHPB 2018: Beginner and Advanced Advocacy Training Panel…
Angel Colón of 4008 North 5th Street has lived in Hunting Park for decades. These days, he’s living a little more comfortably than he has in several years thanks to Esperanza Housing and Economic Development (EHED), Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, and a variety of funding partners. Mr. Colón was the first beneficiary of the Building…
This year’s National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast & Conference 2018 will be unlike any other: First, because it is such a unique time in our nation, making it an urgent and opportune moment for us to intercede on behalf of our communities and our churches. Second, because our training for attendees will be more intensive than…
Esperanza and AMLA are excited to spread the word about our ongoing Taller Músico Latino program! Throughout 2018, AMLA will host free talleres “workshops” every Saturday from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM during which community members have access to instruments and professional personnel who are trained in helping others create music together. Taller Músico Latino…
The auditorium at Esperanza Academy Charter School was full as family and friends gathered to watch the 2018 Winter Dance Concert on Saturday, Jan 20. “The Winter Dance Concert is the end of semester performance for all majors and the Esperanza Academy Dance Ensemble,” said Tania Ramos, the Dance Teacher and Director of the Dance…
Evan Craft is a Christian singer and songwriter, best known for original praise and worship songs in both English and Spanish. His debut Spanish-language album, “Yo Soy Segundo,” was released in 2012. “Principio Y Fin” was released in July 2015. It was comprised of original material and featured collaborations with artists including Carlos PenaVega, Danilo Montero, Ingrid…
The Esperanza Academy Charter School Chess Team just had two big weekends in a row, competing at and winning both the Checkmate Violence Marathon Chess Tournament on Jan. 27-28, and the Masterminds Winter Open Chess Tournament on Feb. 3-4 . The Team traveled to Temple University for the Checkmate Violence Tournament. Hosted in partnership with…
Esperanza is proud to share the results of a brand new idea paper, “Restoring the American Dream: What Would It Take to Dramatically Increase Mobility from Poverty?” authored by the US Partnership on Mobility from Poverty, a partnership staffed by the Urban Institute and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Reverend Luis Cortés, Jr. was…
As of Jan. 13, 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has resumed accepting requests to renew a grant of deferred action under DACA. In the wake of this decision, Esperanza Immigration Legal Services hosted a DACA Information Session and Renewal Clinic on Jan. 25, 2018, to help immigrants apply for renewal and provide information about…
We are excited to announce that two new artists will join us at the 2018 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast. Ingrid Rosario possesses one of the most powerful and captivating voices in Christian music today. She has recorded and produced several albums, four of which have been nominated for a GMA Dove Award. Her fifth album “Cuan Gran…
