Esperanza College is proud to announce the ninth annual Minorities in Health Sciences Symposium, an event aimed at promoting diversity and representation in the healthcare industry. The symposium will take place on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Esperanza College campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Minorities in Health Sciences Symposium will bring together approximately 400 high school students, educators, healthcare professionals, and community leaders to engage in meaningful discussions and…

Philadelphia, PA — On August 21st, Esperanza proudly announced the opening of the brand-new Esperanza Academy Charter School elementary building at 201 Hunting Park Avenue. This new facility was the culmination of an expansion project spanning several years, situated just down the street from the main Esperanza campus, which also included the Esperanza Academy middle…

  Working Together to Support Student Success Philadelphia, PA — Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS) is excited to welcome City Year Philadelphia as a partner in supporting student success throughout the 2025-2026 school year. Led by Dawn McCray, Managing Director of Impact, and Deanna Johnson, Senior Director of Learning and Instruction, 112 City Year Student…

“Leguizamo Does America” an MSNBC production, kicked off its second season in la ciudad del amor fraternal y sisterly affection—Philadelphia—and Esperanza was honored to be part of it. During the visit, Rev. Luis Cortés Jr., President and CEO of Esperanza, had a profound conversation with John Leguizamo about the future of Latinos in America while they…

Yamilet del Carmen, Executive Director of the Del Carmen Foundation, interviewed Reverend Luis Cortés Jr., Founder and CEO of Esperanza, about his faith, vision, and work. In this podcast interview, Reverend Cortés shares his lifelong dedication to empowering underserved communities, promoting equity, and strengthening the Latino voice in Philadelphia and beyond. See the entire interview…

In a compelling interview with Jennice Fuentes of Fuentes Strategies, Rev. Luis Cortés, Founder and CEO of Esperanza, reflects on how his early experiences shaped his mission to uplift underserved communities. He discusses the role of Latino mentorship, the importance of local knowledge, and the responsibilities of faith leaders in today’s polarized environment. Read the…

Reverend Danny Cortés was honored at the 20th Annual Gala of the Pennsylvania Association of Hispanic School Administrators (PAHSA PA), where he received the Long-Term Commitment to Education Award from Dr. Evelyn Nuñez, CEO and Superintendent of Esperanza Academy Charter School and Vice President of the PAHSA Board. As Executive Vice President and Chief Operating…

Last month, Esperanza came together to recognize two remarkable leaders whose dedication has profoundly shaped our mission and community. We proudly honored Rev. Bonnie Camarda, our former Board Chair, for over 26 years of faithful service and visionary leadership. As Divisional Director of Partnerships for The Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware Division, Rev. Bonnie’s…