Esperanza is a prominent Hispanic, faith-based nonprofit organization that focuses on addressing the underlying causes of systemic poverty. With a history spanning over 30 years, Esperanza is committed to empowering Hispanic communities, particularly in the Hunting Park area of North Philadelphia. By offering a range of programs, Esperanza aims to instill self-belief, resilience, and knowledge acquisition in its clients and students.

Through education, community economic development, housing and benefit assistance, neighborhood revitalization, workforce development, social change initiatives, and more, Esperanza strives to help families achieve economic self-sufficiency and foster positive change in their lives. As a leading entity in the Hispanic community, Esperanza also engages in political advocacy, civic engagement, and national programs, advancing the causes of religious freedom, children and families, and charter school education. Furthermore, Esperanza is dedicated to promoting arts and culture through its Arts Center, providing music education and Latin Jazz Ensembles for the community.

With its comprehensive range of services, Esperanza continues to transform lives and strengthen Hispanic communities, guided by the biblical mandate to serve the least of these