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Josiah’s Story- Called to Youth Leadership

Josiah Cedeño is a Philadelphia native and graduate of the 2021-2022 cohort of the Esperanza Youth Leadership Institute (EYLI), which prepares urban youth workers for effective ministry through a year-long training. He works for Young Life Philadelphia, and is passionate about using photography, music production, and other creative avenues to reach young people throughout the…

Laura’s Dream- Club L&M Nutrition

Club L&M Nutrition is a small-but-mighty shop owned and operated by a powerful Latina immigrant, Laura Castillo. Today, Laura’s business is flourishing, but that was not always the case since her path to entrepreneurship wasn’t smooth. It came with lots of ups and downs, but Laura’s grit and determination placed her where she is today.…

The Path to the Arts: Andrick’s Story

Andrick first discovered his passion for the performing arts while studying at Esperanza Academy Charter School, known for its academic excellence and vibrant majors programs. Andrick was first introduced to the Teatro Esperanza stage as a student performer of the Esperanza Academy Dance Ensemble. It was a platform to express himself and to envision the…

Elsa’s Story- Dedicated to Her Community

Elsa Roig is a businesswoman who has been offering hair cutting and styling services for more than 3 decades in the heart of the Hunting Park community, on N. 5th St. Elsa came to Philadelphia from Puerto Rico with her family at a very young age in order to find a better life for herself…

Overcoming Language Barriers to Succeed: July’s Story

July immigrated to the United States from Colombia with her family at just sixteen years old. Starting at a new school is challenging enough without the added layers of culture shock and language barriers! But at Esperanza Academy Charter School, July was provided with the opportunity to learn in a safe place with the language…

Breaking Barriers: Stephanie’s Story of Hope

Stephanie Gago, Esperanza Academy Class of 2012, is a woman of intelligence and perseverance now paving the way for other women in a male-dominated field. Working diligently through AP Calculus, attending Esperanza Academy’s Prep Zone for homework assistance, and learning from many financial aid and college scholarship workshops hosted by the College & Career Department,…

Martha’s Story: A New Season of Hope

The process for obtaining citizenship can be a very stressful one, but that did not discourage Martha. Martha came to the United States in 2013, worked at a bakery, and eventually found her way to working in Esperanza Academy’s cafeteria services. There, she learned of Esperanza Immigration Legal Services (EILS). After speaking to a representative,…

Nohely’s Story of Hope: Empowering a New Generation of Entrepreneurs

Nohely came to the United States from the Dominican Republic with her father and stepmother at the young age of ten years old. Nohely recalls feeling culture shock as a new student in a new country. When Nohely found Esperanza in her 8th grade year, she finally discovered a safe place to learn and grow.…

Deborah’s Story of Hope: Empowering Influencers & Changemakers

                  After her family immigrated to the United States, Deborah looked forward to pursuing her college degree. She found a home at Esperanza College of Eastern University. Here, she was surrounded by other students who had similar journeys and lived experiences to her own. With Spanish as…

Maria’s Restaurant: Back in Action

Maria’s Restaurant has been a fixture along the Hunting Park 5th Street corridor, offering authentic Caribbean food at affordable prices since 1997. Together with her sons and local employees, she serves an average of 100 people each day. Maria closed the restaurant on March 16th due to the coronavirus, taking with it her family’s only source of income. Esperanza worked with…
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