As the Season of Inspiration continues, we are celebrating stories of growth, service, and opportunity, each one made possible through your generosity and the spirit of giving!
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Every Journey Matters, Every Gift Empowers
“Being part of Esperanza, it’s a life changing experience. Not only will they support you on your journey as a college student, but also in your personal life. They will be there for you no matter what, and you will not only have mentors, but friends that are going to stick with you your whole life. Esperanza is change and I am so grateful to be a part of the change!”
— Naomi Troncoso German, CNA at Cleveland Clinic, Nursing and Psychology Major, Cleveland State University, Advancing Leaders Program Scholar, Esperanza Scholarship Recipient (pictured)
This Season of Inspiration, your generosity makes stories like Naomi’s possible.
Every journey matters, and even the smallest gift empowers a student to keep moving forward with hope and purpose. Together, we can keep inspiring change, one gift, one student, one story at a time!
Empowering Global Youth
Esperanza was proud to once again partner with the Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) to welcome a new cohort of Youth Ambassadors from Latin America, representing Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica, and Guatemala!
These inspiring students are each developing community projects focused on environmental sustainability, restoration, and infrastructure improvement in their home countries. During their visit to Esperanza, they met with our Post-Secondary Team, explored the resources and programs we offer, and participated in a SMART Goals workshop designed to help them turn their ideas into action and continue their journeys as young leaders of change.
Thank you to our friends at CCWA for continuing to build bridges of learning and opportunity across borders. Together, we are helping students unlock their potential, strengthen their leadership, and create pathways of hope that reach far beyond our community.
Expanding Learning Beyond Borders
Esperanza’s ESL Guatemala program began three years ago at a rural middle school in Aldea Corral Grande, where it now supports 65 students in building their English language skills. This year, classes were taught virtually by Gabriel Villamizar, a dedicated volunteer instructor based in Medellín, Colombia.
Gabriel has done an extraordinary job leading lessons and connecting with students from afar, exemplifying the power of education and service that transcends borders.
See below for more information on all of our Adult Learners program offerings!
Get Ready for Tax Season with Esperanza!
Esperanza will soon be offering free tax filing assistance for low-income families in our community! Stay tuned for more details on how you can sign up and get help filing your taxes this upcoming season.
Free Medical & Dental Clinic
Are you or anyone you know having trouble affording medical or dental care? Our friends at MedWish/Medworks are offering a free medical and dental clinic!
Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22, 2025
Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
300 Lakeside Ave. E, Cleveland, OH 44113
Doors open at 7 a.m.
No appointment or ID required.
Services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis:
✅ Dental exams, cleanings, and extractions
✅ Partial and temporary dentures
✅ General medical care and women’s Health Services
✅ And much more!
Additionally, MedWish/Medworks Navigators can help you:
💡 Enroll in Medicaid, SNAP, and CHIP
💡 Understand your health insurance options and benefits
💡 Access community resources
Turkey Giveaway and Health Expo
Our community partner CareSource will join Friendly Inn Settlement for its Annual Turkey Giveaway and Health Expo, featuring special guest Cardale Jones and other local partners. Families can enjoy free turkeys, health screenings, and access to community resources, all at no cost!
📅 Thursday, November 20 | 3–5 PM
📍 Friendly Inn Settlement, Inc.
2386 Unwin Road, Cleveland, OH 44104
For questions, call (216) 431-7656 or email jrobinson@thefriendlyinn.org
Ready to Finish College?
If you know someone who started their college journey but didn’t finish, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is here to help them take the next step. Join one of Tri-C’s Spanish language virtual “Come Back to College” events and learn how to return to school, complete your degree, and reach your academic and professional goals.
Virtual Sessions:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.
For more information or to register, call 216-987-0265 or email:
Eunice.Cabrera@tri-c.edu.
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