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Building a New Future in North Philadelphia

[full_width] The Esperanza Board of Directors is pleased to announce Philadelphia Magazine’s publication of an article that shares a glimpse into the story of Esperanza Founder, President, and CEO Reverend Luis Cortés, Jr. The story, How Luis Cortés Is Quietly Building a New Notre Dame in the Heart of North Philly, is written by journalist…
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We must choose the path of mutual respect

The 2016 presidential elections allowed U.S. Latinos to reach several important conclusions. The Rev. Luis Cortes wrote an editorial piece for local newspaper AL DIA, encouraging Latinos to look forward and “choose the path of mutual respect.” With this election behind us, the Reverend states, “the season ahead of us requires solidarity, openness to dialogue, and willingness…
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Esperanza College & Univision want YOU to Register to VOTE

On Tuesday, September 27th, Esperanza College and Univision invite you to the National Voter Registration Day event happening at Esperanza College! Esperanza College and Univision are teaming up to make sure that the North Philadelphia Latino community registers to vote for the 2016 Presidential Election. All summer-long, students and community members were allowed to stop…
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North Philadelphia Organization Emmy-Nominated for Locally Produced Documentary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2016. Philadelphia, PA. – Esperanza, Inc., a nationally recognized community development organization, was nominated for a Mid-Atlantic Emmy in two categories including categories Public/Current/Community Affairs Program/Special & Promotion- News And Program And PSA- Single Spot for the Spanish-language documentary series called, “Historias de Esperanza” (Stories of Hope). “Historias de Esperanza”…
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Rev. Luis Cortes Speaks on Behalf of Latinos at Multiple DNC Events

Reverend Luis Cortés, Jr., Founder, President and CEO of Esperanza, Inc., was invited to speak at various occasions during the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. “For the past 30 years at Esperanza, we have striven to transform communities by providing opportunities to the economically disadvantaged in North Philly and across the country,” said Rev. Cortés, “Because…
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New Citizens from EILS led the Pledge of Allegiance at the 2016 Democratic National Convention

Recently naturalized clients from Esperanza Immigration Legal Services (EILS) led the “Pledge of Allegiance” before the official Democratic National Convention proceedings including Hillary Clinton’s prime-time nominee acceptance speech on Thursday, July 28th. The two EILS clients who recited the “Pledge of Allegiance” are Smith Chafil Alvarez Hernandez and Chafil Smith Alvarez Hernandez, twin brothers originally from the…
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New North Philly Integrated PA CareerLink Center Open at Esperanza

Rev. Luis Cortes, Jr. joined Philadelphia Works as well as elected officials, representatives from the PA Department of Labor & Industry and Department of Human Services to celebrate the opening of the new integrated PA CareerLink® Center located at 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140.  This new center in North Philadelphia is third of…
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Esperanza Academy Girls Check Mate the Competition

On June 7th, the Esperanza Chess Team brought eight girls from the middle school to complete in ASAP’s Philly Girls Play Chess Tournament at Drexel University. For all but two of the students, it was their first ever tournament. Daiana Espindola (7th grade) and Chasity Lugo (6th grade) represented the school’s experienced players in the k-8 rated…
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