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40th Anniversary Gear
40th Anniversary Gear What better way be a part of Esperanza’s 40th anniversary, than volunteering in-person this 40th year! We are selling special 40th anniversary t-shirts exclusively in-person at La Posada. They are one for $30, or pay $40 and one will be gifted to an Esperanza community member (cash only). You’ll have the opportunity…
Read More40th Anniversary Stories- Julie
40th Anniversary Stories First Long-Term Volunter – Julie “I started working with Esperanza through St. John Vianney in Kirkland, WA in 1992, and went each year until graduating high school in 1995. My friends and I started a college trek in 1996 and did that several years in a row. I also ended up arranging…
Read MoreCelebrating Esperanza’s 40th Anniversary
Celebrating 40 Years 1985 2025 Building Hope Together Since 1985 Dear Esperanza Friends, We are thrilled to announce we are celebrating Esperanza’s 40th anniversary! For four decades, Esperanza has been dedicated to building hope and dignity. From school groups, churches, organizations, friends, and individuals, we thank you truly for being a part of this…
Read MoreMeet Joe: Volunteer and Inventor
Meet Joe Byrne Esperanza Volunteer and Inventor Hey, my name is Joe. I have been volunteering as a chaperone for Saint John Vianney’s high school group since 2007. Over the past few years I’ve really thought about what needs Esperanza has that I might be able to help with. I have a background in designing…
Read MoreMeet Our New Team Members
MEET THE NEW TEAM Get to know the new people who have joined team Esperanza this 2024 Miriam Hernandez González Director- Tijuana Team- Fundación Esperanza de México English Español Hello, I am Miriam, the new director of Fundación Esperanza. I am 45 years old and am originally from Ensenada, Baja California, a port that is…
Read MoreRangel Familia
Rangel Familia Project Location: La Morita I, Wilibaldo, and my family learned about this support program through my sister since she is also in the program. I feel that it is a very beautiful experience. They support you in the construction of your home, you meet new people, you create new friendships and you rebuild…
Read MoreUlises
Ulises Project Location: Rosarito We found out about the program through an acquaintance who had her house built. We started going to meetings in December and by February 2022 we entered the program. When our construction began it was a very slow work season, but we received support and help from acquaintances and friends so…
Read MoreNubia
Nubia Project Location: La Morita Hello, I found out about the program through Mrs. Lucia, she is a neighbor of my mother who lives nearby. She invited us to the program so that they could build my mother’s home since my mother only had had her house made of wood. So Mrs. Lucia told us…
Read MoreRenteria Garcia Family
Renteria Garcia Family Project Location: Gabriel Rodriguez Hello! My name is Monserrat, I found out about Esperanza because two of my sisters were participants in the program. One of them built her home three years ago and I lived with her through the entire process, and that’s how I became excited and encouraged my husband…
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Kimberly Project Location: Primo Tapia My name is Kimberly and I learned about the housing program from another participant. I entered the housing group in 2022 and have been part of the FAV in Primo Tapia for 1 year and 9 months. I thank God and life for giving me this great opportunity to have…
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