To our Esperanza community, In these trying times, it is imperative that we support one another by sharing information and following the advice from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and WHO (World Health Organization. Esperanza remains committed to our community. We are providing HOPE by sharing information on essential resources and how to safely access them. Please…
March 16, 2020 Dear Esperanza Family, I am writing to provide you with an update on Esperanza’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. As you know, the situation is rapidly evolving in our headquarters in Philadelphia, and surrounding counties. We are monitoring the guidelines from the various city-systems of which we are a part. We will…
Hispanic Clergy of Philadelphia Census Champion Training On Monday, March 2, 2020, the Hispanic Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity, in partnership with Philly Counts 2020, hosted a Census Championship Training. At this event, Pedro Rodriguez, Director of Partnerships for Philly Counts 2020, educated Latino Pastors of Philadelphia on how to raise awareness for the upcoming…
The Faith Project/The Door: Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers presented by Teatro Esperanza FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – February 28, 2020. Following their sold-out performance last season, Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers return to the Teatro Esperanza stage with Faith Project/The Door. Described as “an ever-expansive and inspired choreographic journey,” Faith Project/The Door spotlights connections between faith traditions from around the…
Fairy Rhymes and the Pennsylvania Ballet II Presented by Teatro Esperanza FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – February 20, 2020. Let the Pennsylvania Ballet II bring you back to the whimsical land of your favorite fairy tales and introduce newcomers to the enchanted worlds of Cinderella, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. This…
The Facebook Journalism Project and the Lenfest Institute for Journalism are pleased to announce 30 additional recipients of Community Network grants. News organizations will use these grants to support projects aimed at building community and new paths to sustainability in local news. Each Community Network applicant can request a grant for any amount up to $25,000.
PRIMEROS VIERNES – First Fridays Cinema Series Después de María: Las 2 orillas [After Maria: The 2 Shores] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – Jan. 30, 2020. Esperanza Arts Center is pleased to present as part of our new Primeros Viernes Bilingual Cinema Series, Después de María: Las 2 orillas [After Maria: the 2 Shores]….
ARTolerance Asia & Latin America FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – Jan. 22, 2020. ARTolerance returns to Esperanza this season featuring Korean percussion and bandoneon virtuosos sharing the stage with an acclaimed Argentinian vocalist – led by versatile Israeli musician and Philadelphia Orchestra cellist, Udi Bar-David. This ensemble of international artists will transcend boundaries and…
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Since the start of 2020, Philadelphia has seen more than one murder per day. A disturbing pattern of violence that spiked over the weekend with seven homicides. Reverend Luis Cortés CEO of Esperanza in Hunting Park says churches, schools, government, police and neighbors are ready to fight back. “The one organizing piece…
One of the organizations awarded during the ceremony was Esperanza Housing and Economic Development (EHED). Since 1986, Esperanza has worked to restore hope in the Hunting Park, Feltonville and surrounding neighborhoods — largely populated by Latinos — by empowering its people and fostering community engagement, economic and physical development and education.
