Friday, September 19, 2014 HUNTING PARK (WPVI) –The Latino community in Philadelphia represents a colorful tapestry of culture and pride from around the world. This Hispanic Heritage Month a community organization is working to build community pride by promoting a very popular trend – the selfie. “#YoSoyLaCara”, translated to English mean, “I am…
The Latino community in Philadelphia represents a colorful tapestry of culture and pride from around the world. This Hispanic Heritage Month, Esperanza is working to build community pride with our #YoSoyLaCara campaign. Through this campaign, we are showcasing the diverse faces, talents, and passions that represent the Latino community. According to the most recent U.S. Census,…
¿Está usted orgulloso de su comunidad? ¿Desea demostrarlo? Una campaña lanzada por Esperanza en Filadelfia en colaboración con Univision 65 y La Mega 1310 le da la oportunidad de hacerlo. Ver la noticia completa aquí.
Esperanza Housing and Economic Development (EHED) and the Hunting Park Business Association (HPBA) are excited to announce the debut of MyHuntingPark.com, a new website that showcases the neighborhood’s business community. The site, which was created with grant funds from Cancer Treatment Centers of America, strives to provide information, marketing, and engagement for local businesses. The centerpiece…
The #YoSoyLaCara campaign is in full swing. Banners are mounted throughout the Hunting Park and 5th Street Corridor area showcasing some of the best of our neighborhood including local business owners, students, and religious leaders. Community members have been encouraged to post “selfies” via social media with the hashtag #YoSoyLaCara in order to represent their neighborhood…
Most of us who were at least 10 years old and living in the United States on September 11, 2001, can still tell you exactly where they were and how they felt on that day thirteen years ago. The people who were in New York and other affected areas were at the heart of the trauma;…
Today, Esperanza joins with the Hispanic faith community in the United States to mourn the passing of one of our faithful, dedicated spiritual leaders – the Reverend Dr. Adolfo Carrión Sr. As we grieve the loss of one so dear to our community, we also celebrate that Reverend Carrión is now in the presence of…
On October 1st and 2nd, the Esperanza Capacity Institute is back! Once again, we are holding back-to-back, intensive workshops proven to improve the ability of our community leaders to build stronger infrastructure for their churches, businesses, and organizations. This is where Esperanza’s mission to strengthen the Hispanic community truly shines. At the heart of Esperanza’s…
On September 9th, Esperanza, in partnership with Univision 65 and La Mega 1310AM, is launching a new outdoor initiative in order to promote community pride in the Hunting Park and 5th Street Corridor. Banners will go up on fences throughout the neighborhood to showcase some of the amazing members in our community including local business…
Thank you to community members who came out to the 2nd annual “Fiesta on 5th: A Celebration of Business and Community” this last Saturday to enjoy food, fun and entertainment. With over 35 food, merchandise and information vendors and exceptional performances by Hector Rosado y su Orquesta Hache, Willie Torres and the Mambo 7 Orchestra, B.A.‐Star,…
