FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, Pa. – November 3, 2020. Esperanza has been awarded a $1 million grant over five years from the Lilly Endowment to implement the Esperanza Thriving Congregations program, which will help to reinvigorate approximately 20 Latino churches across the Greater Philadelphia area. Esperanza recognizes that thriving congregations are those that fulfill the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, Pa. – November 2, 2020. Voting in the 2020 Election at Esperanza’s Polling Location On Tuesday, November 3, 2020 the Esperanza voting site, located at Esperanza Academy Charter High School gymnasium 4261 N 5th Street, will be open from 7a.m. to 8p.m. as a voting location for Philadelphia divisions eight (8) and nine (9) in ward seven (7). Esperanza asks that all voters anticipate waiting in line, wear face masks while waiting in line, and practice social distancing. Voters may also submit…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, Pa – October 14, 2020. Statement by Esperanza About Political Event at Esperanza Owned Facility Esperanza is aware of a political event taking place on Friday, October 16, 2020 in one of our facilities located at 191 West Hunting Park Avenue. This event is being coordinated by the tenant that leases the facility and is not…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – October 13, 2020. Esperanza College is hosting its Fourth Annual Minorities in Health Science Symposium on Friday, October 16th virtually through Zoom. The event is open to all Philadelphia area high schools as well as Esperanza College students. The students will hear from Dr. Julie Gerberding, Executive Vice President…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – September 28, 2020. The Nueva Esperanza, Inc. (NEI) Board of Directors has awarded Rev. Luis Cortes, Jr., President, and Founder a three-month sabbatical that will begin on October 1, 2020. As Esperanza continues to target and address the unmet needs of the Latino community, Rev. Luis will be taking…
Dear friends, Considering Coronavirus (COVID-19), Esperanza would like to share some important information with members of our Esperanza community. We recognize there may be questions and concerns about how Esperanza is addressing COVID-19 concerns. We want to assure you that despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19, Esperanza has continued to render much needed services…
Virtual Latino Arts Festival presented by Esperanza Arts Center FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – August 26, 2020. Tweet: @Esperanza_US will host the first #VRTL Latino Arts Festival in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The #FSTVL will spotlight artists and traditions from all over Latin America! Info: Esperanza Art Center (EAC) is pleased to announce the…
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…
