On Wednesday evening Opera Philadelphia and the Esperanza Arts Center – the Hunting Park-based “center for Latino arts and culture in the Philadelphia region” – are co-hosting a special online presentation of “We Shall Not Be Moved,” a 2017 opera about the bombing and its aftermath.
HUNTING PARK, PHILADELPHIA AWARDED $20,000 TD GREEN SPACE GRANT FOR INNOVATIVE URBAN FORESTRY INITIATIVES IN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA -June 9, 2020. Today, Hunting Park, Philadelphia announced that it received a $20,000 USD TD Green Space Grant from TD Bank Group (TD) and the Arbor Day Foundation to support innovative urban greening and tree planting…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – June 11, 2020. We mourn the death of George Floyd and the countless other lives that have been lost due to racial injustice. Racism in all its forms is a violation of the values we profess to hold as a nation, and as people of faith. We recognize that our…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – June 4, 2020. It’s time for us to take a moment. To recognize that African American and Hispanic people are beginning to rebel against the forces of power that have been assaulting our community while we are expected to remain passive. It’s time to take a moment to be candid…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – June 4, 2020. During this time of strife in our country, our hearts are burdened for our people. Through our prayers and voices as clergy, we are asking God to touch the hearts of our young Philadelphians who are working out their anger and angst in ways that do not…
A Word of Encouragement, Rev. Rubén Ortiz, Director of National Programs In the midst of the current challenges facing our world, our call as believers to #GoandDo remains. As people of faith, we know we are not called to fear but are also called to make wise decisions to ensure the health of those around…
One way Esperanza helps contribute to the betterment of Hunting Park’s future is by encouraging citizens to plant trees. Urban greening is an investment for the community with positive impacts that will last for years. In an interview with 6ABC, Esperanza’s very own Gabriella Gabriel Paez, Education and Community Development Coordinator, says that “trees have superpowers.” Sharing…
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…
