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Celebrating Staff Anniversaries
Celebrating Equipo Esperanza Lorenzo 10 years and Cuquis 20 years with Esperanza The biggest gratitude and gracias to our block technician of 10 years, Lorenzo, and our accountant and administrator of 20 years, Cuquis. If you’ve been volunteering awhile, you have likely met them both. We are super grateful for their hard work, dedication, big hearts,…
Read More40th Anniversary Project – Karla
40th Anniversary Projects Meet Karla and Family Project Location: Lomas del Valle Meet Karla, one of the recipients of our 40th anniversary special projects this year! Karla is a single-mother of 5 wonderful children. She was introduced to Esperanza through her family members that participated in our home building program. Karla joined the Lomas del…
Read More40th Anniversary Project – Lourdes
40th Anniversary Projects Meet Lourdes and Family Project Location: Rosarito Meet Lourdes! Lourdes lives with and cares for her stepson who is a kidney patient. Due to her stepson’s health conditions, her earnings have been going towards his treatment and care. She has been paying for her land for more than 5 years by herself.…
Read More40th Anniversary Stories- Steve
40th Anniversary Stories Living a Legacy of Esperanza- Steve “My first visit to Tijuana, Mexico, in 2004 was long overdue. Father Ted Brown of Long Island University had encouraged me to go for years, but I always felt too busy. After graduating from college, I finally decided to make the trip. While I sometimes wish…
Read More40th Anniversary Stories- Julie
40th Anniversary Stories First Long-Term Volunteer – 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 More40th 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 MoreCelebrating Esperanza’s 40th Anniversary
Celebrating 40 Years 1985 2025 40th Anniversary Celebrations Esperanza Merch! We have limited quantities left of our Esperanza Merch! Be sure to purchase your Esperanza gear while stock lasts! From t-shirts, to bucket hats, and wine glasses, there’s something for everyone! Perfect for gift giving this upcoming holiday season and directly supports our organization! PURCHASE…
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…
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