Several months ago, the Komen foundation began working with Esperanza College students on a two year program to spread breast cancer awareness and prevention within the North Philadelphia Latino community. As part of the two-year project, Komen Philadelphia established cycles of education, which also offered college credits for participants from Esperanza College. These students then became…

Hit play to see why acclaimed gospel singer Julissa is answering the call at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast this year! There are so many great reasons to come worship together.   We have important conference updates to share with you, including a new event schedule and workshop options. Check out the NHPB 2015 website…

The Esperanza Academy Charter High School Guidance Department offers a variety of services to students, parents and staff. The department consists of both school counselors as well as college and career advisors. School counselors assist students with their academic, emotional, and social needs. Some of the main duties of EA school counselors are listed below:…

On Friday, February 20th and Monday, February 23rd, students at Esperanza Academy Charter High School presented “A Voice from the Shadows” – a unit culminating project that allowed students to self-select an oppressed group to give a voice. These “voices” came in the form of presentations, letters, program proposals and articles. In the auditorium on Friday…

The National Religious Partnership for the Environment and Congressman John Conyers Jr. hosted a briefing on religion and climate change, on February 20, 2015, at the Capitol Hill Visitors Center. This event opened with a panel discussion by senior religious leaders highlighting the faith perspective on climate change. The panel discussion was open to Congressional staffers,…

The Apostle Paul became a tentmaker to sustain himself as he preached the gospel in Corinth. Today, do we take an entrepreneurial approach to ministry, so we can be effective at meeting the needs of our congregations and communities in the 21st century? Join us at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast in June, as we…

Esperanza College transformed into the Creation Station this weekend in order to bring the field of Engineering to life for Hunting Park community members. Many came to learn about the laws of Physics constructing marshmallow towers, floating boats, and seeing the inner workings of robots. High school and college students took part in interactive workshops with…