By Justin Sarachik   (Reshared from Rapzilla.com) After spending a couple of days in Boston for Elevation, I went in the opposite direction a few days later to Philly. It was my third time as a participant in the Esperanza God in the City Event. This event and campus have quickly become one of my…

The Impact of Housing Counseling on the Latiné Community The HCFAC meeting directed its attention toward the distinct challenges faced by the Latiné community and delved into methods to improve accessibility to affordable housing and associated services. The Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee (HCFAC) met in San Antonio, TX on March 21, 2024, to collaborate, share insights,…

How can we provide better health care to Latino communities? Here are a few insights from WHYY News’ event at Esperanza For many Latino residents, the medical system remains riddled with barriers that alienate and exacerbate public health challenges. Hispanics or Latinos represent nearly 16% of Philadelphia’s population, according to the latest U.S. Census. But,…

In a significant move towards economic revitalization and cultural preservation, the recent Master Class Series on Economic Preservation Districts highlighted innovative strategies to strengthen the economic health of Latino neighborhoods, particularly in Eastern North Philadelphia. Hosted by prominent organizations including Esperanza, Drexel University’s Nowak Metro Finance Lab, and the Reinvestment Fund, the series drew over…

Latino families in Philadelphia say they’re choosing charter schools operated by Latino-led nonprofit organizations because the schools are able to fill gaps not filled by the school district. Several Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers told Chalkbeat that Latino-led charter schools are providing more cultural representation, language accessibility, and a tighter-knit community than their traditional neighborhood public…

Galería Esperanza, a space for both celebrated artists and newcomers to display their work, opened its doors earlier this month. When artist and muralist Danny Torres first came to Philadelphia from Puerto Rico in 1988, he struggled to find stability in the city’s arts scene. “I went through hell to put my name in the…