Esperanza Youth Leadership Program & Workforce Development During the month of March, our students were hard at work applying for summer jobs, exploring career pathways, and weighing their post-secondary options. […]...
Youth Leadership Program – February 2025 Newsletter
March 11, 2025
From scholarship opportunities to leadership experiences and career exploration, February was a month of growth and empowerment for our youth! Read on to see ho...
Youth Leadership Program – January 2025 Newsletter
February 11, 2025
Explore the latest updates and highlights from Esperanza’s Hispanic Youth Leadership Program, showcasing the impactful experiences and opportunities that ...
Esperanza Alumni Spotlight | Nyleishca Gonzalez Video
July 25, 2023
As we approach Fiesta of Hope, we are excited to share the stories of 40 alumni and the impact Esperanza has had on their lives and community. We are proud [&he...
Germaine Pena Discusses the Importance of Giving Back
July 19, 2023
We had the pleasure of interviewing Esperanza alumni, Germaine Pena, our manager of Post-Secondary Initiatives! Germaine discusses the importance of giving back...
OhioHabla Episode 147 Esperanza, Inc
October 4, 2022
In this episode, Victor Ruiz talks to us about the work of Esperanza, Inc., an organization that supports Latino/a youth and their families in their pursuit for...
Danny Caraballo – Resilience and Dreams!
November 19, 2020
Esperanza Scholarship ’12 Graduated from Kent State University with a major in musical theater. Danny currently lives in New York, but has chosen t...
Roof Replacement Raffle
September 23, 2020
Buy a raffle ticket to be entered to win a roof replacement with Dro Pros Roofing and Restoration! Lead by Pedro Marin, a past Esperanza scholarship recipient w...
Alumni Spotlight
March 22, 2019
We would like to introduce Esperanza alumnus, Alex Bolden, born and raised in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood of Cleveland. Alex desires to bring all that he...
Student Spotlight
March 22, 2019
Meet Yariana De Jesus! Yariana has been a scholarship recipient for the last four years. She is currently attending Cleveland State University with a doubl...
Francesca’s Story
December 4, 2018
Our programs bring hope to students like Franchesca, who moved to Cleveland from the Dominican Republic three years ago with her family. Franchesca, who spoke l...
Michael Ortiz
October 17, 2018
I have been a scholarship recipient of Esperanza for four years, and in those four years, I have been an active volunteer dedicating my time and efforts to givi...
Paula Cortés
October 17, 2018
Meet Paula Cortés! Paula began volunteering at Esperanza in September 2017. She teaches ESL at the beginner level which includes practicing various skills such...