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Providing free personalized mentoring, leadership building, comprehensive post-secondary and family support to the Hispanic students and families of Northeast Ohio.

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Post-Secondary

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OUR IMPACT

98% of the students enrolled in the Hispanic Youth Leadership Program graduate from high school...

Provided more than $2.5 million in scholarships to over 1,000 students...

Helped over 1,200 families through the Adult Learner program...

Facilitate over 200 mentor/mentee relationships during the school year...

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LATEST SPOTLIGHTS

Youth Leadership Program Meeting

Youth Leadership Program – January 2025 Newsletter

Feb 11, 2025

Explore the latest updates and highlights from Esperanza’s Hispanic Youth Leadership Program, showcasing the impactful experiences and opportunities that ...

Celebrating 15 Years of Transformative Leadership: Honoring Victor Ruiz

Celebrating 15 Years of Transformative Leadership: City Club Honors Victor Ruiz

Jan 23, 2025

For over 15 years, Victor Ruiz has been at the helm of Esperanza, Inc., guiding the organization with unparalleled dedication and vision. On Friday January 10th...

Margaret Sanchez Selected to Lead Esperanza

New President/CEO Announcement: Margaret Sanchez Selected to Lead Esperanza

Dec 17, 2024

Dear friends, We are thrilled to announce Margaret Sanchez as Esperanza’s next President and CEO. Margaret brings comprehensive experience in management, deve...

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