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…
Esperanza Chess Queens Host “Galentines Day” Open House on their way to Nationals 2019 Can you feel the GIRL POWER?! Esperanza celebrated a great Galentine’s Day extravaganza this past Thursday, March 21, and we’re SO GLAD you, our supporters were able to join us! The Esperanza Academy Chess Queens invited friends of the team to…
From the desk of Alexis Duecker, Executive Director of EILS. Thank you for reading El Ciudadano and continuing to stand with us in this tumultuous time for our immigrant neighbors. Now more than ever, immigrants need to be protected. We at EILS treat each client’s case with the utmost care and attention. Rest assured, when you…
Save the Date: the Esperanza Chess Queens “Galentines” Event this March 21, 2019 The Esperanza “Chess Queens” will celebrate a rescheduled #GalentinesDay on Thursday, March 21 at Esperanza Academy. We’re hoping you’ll be able to make it! The team is looking to raise $20,000 to send the Chess Queens to Nationals. Just $60 will help…
Esperanza Hosts ‘On the Table Philly’ 2018 and Sparks Dialogue with Philadelphia’s Hispanic Clergy Esperanza hosted an exciting and intergenerational meeting of Hispanic Clergy this past winter, on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Picanha in Philadelphia. Esperanza’s Director of National Programs, Reverend Ruben Ortiz, led the meeting between younger and experienced Hispanic clergy in the…
