Esperanza Immigration Legal Services Welcomes New Executive Director, Camille Van Kote Since 2009, Esperanza Immigration Legal Services (EILS) has empowered 1,500 clients seeking a path to full participation in American society. We are pleased to announce that, starting this past September, Camille Van Kote has joined EILS as its new Executive Director! Camille has dedicated…
Alumna Inspires Students to Pursue Their Goals Celeste Brito-Guzman is the smiling face that greets visitors at Esperanza Cyber Charter School (ECCS), the place she began her journey to success. Celeste is fully committed to helping other Esperanza students achieve their dreams, blossom, and pursue their goals. Celeste is an example of perseverance. She graduated from…
Esther Sampson, of Nigeria, Achieves Dream of Teaching Thanks to Pa CareerLink North at Esperanza Esther Sampson migrated to Philadelphia, PA from Nigeria to make a better life for herself and for her children. New to the United States, Esther initially felt lost and overwhelmed as she tried navigating the process of finding a job….
We want you to know that EILS is looking forward to a bright future. EILS has served more than 1,200 clients over the last 10 years. As we begin the next decade of our mission, we are more dedicated than ever to our clients and to you. We hope you will join EILS as we look forward to…
Esperanza Charter Schools and College Celebrate Graduations Congratulations Class of 2019! Esperanza College of Eastern University (ECEU) joyously celebrated the graduation of 30 students this past month. The ceremony honored students earning their associate degrees in fields such as accounting, health sciences, and early childhood education. ECEU’s graduation took place on May 24, 2019, at…
Did you know that June is Immigrant Heritage Month? Here at Esperanza, we are working hard to ensure that all the people that make our community so vibrant and diverse have the tools they need to achieve their dreams! Over this last year, YOU have helped us deliver on our promise to provide opportunities to the people…
Jadrian Muniz-Colon Wins Award for Speaking Out about Hunting Park Violence Jadrian Muniz-Colon is an intelligent and impressive 8th grader at Esperanza Academy Charter School. This month, Jadrian received some exciting news: he has been selected by the U.S. National Campaign to Stop Violence as the “Do the Write Thing” essay contest winner and National Ambassador from…
From the Desk of Walter Toliver, SVP and General Counsel We want you to know that EILS is looking forward to a bright future. EILS has served more than 1,200 clients over the last 10 years. As we begin the next decade of our mission, we are more dedicated than ever to our clients and…
Eva and the Esperanza Academy Dance Ensemble Find Hope and Opportunity Through the Arts After 3:00 p.m. at Esperanza Academy most students have returned home after a long day of classes. The Esperanza Academy Dance Ensemble’s classroom, however, is just coming to life. Eva, one of the ensemble’s leaders, is dancing and working hard so…
Esperanza Introduces an Innovative Program for Pastors Since its inception as a missional organization, Esperanza has supported and empowered many Hispanic congregations along with their Pastors. Esperanza is now partnering with the Lilly Endowment, Inc. to begin Renovación Pastoral (Pastoral Renewal). Esperanza will provide mentoring, education and networking opportunities for Pastors new to ministry through…
