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Gardening for the Greater Good – PHS Online; October 3, 2018

October 5, 2018

The neighborhood is called Hunting Park, evoking images of green lawns and shady boughs. But the North Philadelphia community has one of the lowest percentages of tree canopy in the city, making it one of the hottest places to live and contributing to childhood asthma and other health issues.

Esperanza Dance Ensemble Performed at the Puerto Rican Day Parade – ABC; September 30, 2018

October 5, 2018

It was a big celebration of Latin culture as the Puerto Rican Day Parade took over the Ben Franklin Parkway Sunday. The traditional festival of Puerto Rican pride featured plenty of dancers, marching bands and more.

“On the Table Philly” to open up civic dialogue in both English and Spanish – Al Día; October 4, 2018

October 5, 2018

With a good meal, guiding questions, and diverse, small discussion groups, On the Table Philly, set to take place Nov. 8, is seeking to shift the narrative on civic dialogue at the local and national levels.

Esperanza Gets Ready to Host “On The Table” Talks – The Inquirer; September 20, 2018

September 25, 2018

One day last year, Pedro Ramos ate seven meals in a matter of hours. It didn’t matter what was served, the president and CEO of the Philadelphia Foundation recalled Thursday. What mattered were the conversations with strangers taking place throughout the city at more than 300 locations, where people discussed issues that matter most to them. Now he’s…

Esperanza VP, Jodi Reynhout Honored for Helping Build Philadelphia – BillyPenn; September 24, 2018

September 25, 2018

There hasn’t been a better time to be involved in Philly’s housing and commercial development scene in centuries. It’s no secret this city is experiencing a boom. But how did we get here? And who’s thinking about the future? In this installment of Billy Penn’s Who’s Next series, which has spotlighted more than 500 up-and-coming leaders in various industries…

Esperanza Academy Dance Ensemble Performs at City Hall – Al Día; September 24, 2018

September 25, 2018

Just over a year after Hurricane Maria devastated the island, Philadelphia raised Puerto Rico’s flag at City Hall today to kick off a week of festivities celebrating the Puerto Rican community and its contributions to the city. Mayor Jim Kenney, Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sanchez and U.S. Congressman Brendan Boyle of Pennsylvania’s 13th District all spoke at…

Rev. Luis Cortés, a Voice for Latinos

August 22, 2018

Through Esperanza, Rev. Luís Cortés has advocated for Latinos in Philadelphia for more than 30 years, spearheading initiatives to educate and empower the community. Now, as Philadelphia rapidly gentrifies, he’s concerned that Latinos have been left out of the equation. If there is one true thing you can say about Rev. Luis Cortés, he’s a…

Rev. Luis Cortés featured in El Tiempo Latino

August 13, 2018

El niño pobre de El Barrio, en Manhattan, hace ya varias décadas que creció y se hizo un hombre de fe, de esos que piensan que si se tiene dos manos, una es para ayudar a los demás y la otra para lo mismo. Por eso a Luis Cortés Jr. la Red de Líderes Latinos…

Rev. Cortés Jr., Receives Eagle Leadership Award in Washington, DC.

August 7, 2018

Líderes latinos subrayaron hoy la importancia de que la comunidad hispana participe en altos porcentajes en las próximas elecciones legislativas del próximo 6 de noviembre, que determinarán las mayorías en el Congreso nacional. “Los latinos somos ya un 18 % de la población en EE.UU., pero lamentablemente nuestra proporción de voto en muchas áreas es…

Esperanza Teams Up with the City of Philadelphia to Beat Summer Heat – Plan Philly; July 25, 2018

July 26, 2018

It was 85 degrees Monday afternoon in Hunting Park. Milagros Soto and Pablo Cuevas were sitting on their stoop, catching a breeze. “The heat is too hot,” said Soto, 36, who has asthma and no air conditioner. Cuevas, 52, who lives with her and suffers from Parkinson’s disease, was bare-chested. A box fan sat in…

Gardening for the Greater Good – PHS Online; October 3, 2018

Esperanza Dance Ensemble Performed at the Puerto Rican Day Parade – ABC; September 30, 2018

“On the Table Philly” to open up civic dialogue in both English and Spanish – Al Día; October 4, 2018

Esperanza Gets Ready to Host “On The Table” Talks – The Inquirer; September 20, 2018

Esperanza VP, Jodi Reynhout Honored for Helping Build Philadelphia – BillyPenn; September 24, 2018

Esperanza Academy Dance Ensemble Performs at City Hall – Al Día; September 24, 2018

Rev. Luis Cortés, a Voice for Latinos

Rev. Luis Cortés featured in El Tiempo Latino

Rev. Cortés Jr., Receives Eagle Leadership Award in Washington, DC.

Esperanza Teams Up with the City of Philadelphia to Beat Summer Heat – Plan Philly; July 25, 2018

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