On Dec. 5, 2016, Esperanza hosted a Hispanic Clergy workshop facilitated by Esperanza Immigration Legal Services (EILS). The workshop focused on what pastors and ministry leaders need to know about the rights of the undocumented. “In the wake of the presidential election, immigrants across the country- including many of our neighbors- are living in fear…
Sandy Hook parent and hero, Curtis Urbina, encouraged Esperanza students to treat each other with love and kindness. Mr. Urbina visited Esperanza Academy students on Dec. 5, 2016, and shared a story of tragedy and perseverance, focusing on his experience during the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. Mr. Urbina was actively…
[full_width] With prayer and fellowship, students gathered to celebrate their accomplishments and the gift of education. On Friday, Dec. 2, Esperanza College proudly commenced it’s 16th fall graduation ceremony where a total of 37 students were awarded their associate degrees. Alexandra Zareth Canales, an ordained Christian minister and Staff Chaplain for the Einstein Healthcare network in Philadelphia,…
[full_width] Esperanza employee Edival Cruz was featured in a front page article in Juniata News! Check out his story below “Keeping Feltonville Litter Free” [/full_width]
[full_width] The Esperanza Board of Directors is pleased to announce Philadelphia Magazine’s publication of an article that shares a glimpse into the story of Esperanza Founder, President, and CEO Reverend Luis Cortés, Jr. The story, How Luis Cortés Is Quietly Building a New Notre Dame in the Heart of North Philly, is written by journalist…
[full_width] Friday, December 2nd Esperanza College will hold graduation ceremonies at In the Light Ministries, 191 W Hunting Park Ave, at 6:30 pm. Esperanza College seeks to provide Hispanic and other underserved communities a Christian faith-based education that is affordable and culturally appropriate to equip individuals to serve their communities as they live out…
[full_width] Dear friends, As Thanksgiving Day approaches, I would like to take this opportunity to share a few words. Across the nation, we are experiencing unrest and division. As events continue to unfold in the wake of the election, the usual celebratory spirit of the holiday may feel more difficult to achieve. We may even…
[full_width] Nelson J. Acevedo and Esperanza’s very own Josue Duarte were both granted awards this weekend being recognized as just 2 of the 50 Most Influential Latinos from across the Philadelphia region in 2016. The Most Influential Latinos Foundation is the organization behind the selection and annual recognition of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in the Delaware…
[full_width] This past Saturday, on November 12th, the Esperanza Middle School Chess Club competed in a city wide tournament at Caver High School of Engineering and Science. Fourteen students came out to compete for Esperanza in a day long event. Four matches led to an afternoon trophy ceremony. Angelika Gonzalez, Elisia Cragin, and Daiana Espindola…
[full_width] Thank you Wells Fargo for the nearly 2 million dollars in donations to Esperanza over the years! Wells Fargo announced $500,000 in grants and tax credits to Esperanza which are intended to boost community programs and strengthen the Philadelphia community. $100,000 of the grant comes from the Wells Fargo’s LIFT program first launched in 2012…
