Esperanza, Inc.

06/04/2026

Congratulations to our ESL and Computer Class students on completing another successful semester! 🎉

We are proud of your dedication, hard work, and commitment to learning and growth. A special thank you to our volunteer instructors for sharing their time, knowledge, and encouragement throughout the semester, and to our Adult Learners team for their tireless efforts in creating opportunities that empower learners of all ages.

To create Greater Impact by supporting our programs, please visit:
https://esperanzainc.org/greater-impact-2026/

06/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our latest Padres Comprometidos graduates! 🎉

Esperanza celebrated the successful conclusion of another Padres Comprometidos cohort, an UnidosUS parent engagement and leadership program designed to help families become stronger advocates for their children's education and future success.

A special thank you to our Volunteer Coordinator, Kelvin Matos, for his dedication throughout the program, our partner Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Ctr, and to every participant who committed their time and energy to creating a brighter future for their families.

When families are empowered, students thrive. We are proud to support parents and caregivers as they continue making a lasting impact at home, in school, and throughout our community.

To create Greater Impact by supporting our programs, please visit:
https://esperanzainc.org/greater-impact-2026/

06/01/2026

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🗓️Saturday, June 6, 2026
📍Cleveland Public Library - Langston Hughes Campus
🕙Check-in begins at 10 AM

🗓️ Tuesday, June 16, 2026
📍 Cleveland Public Library - Main Branch, Stokes Wing
🕙Check-in begins at 4 PM

🗓️Tuesday, June 23, 2026
📍MetroHealth Opportunity Center at Via Sana
🕙Check-in begins at 4 PM

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06/01/2026

Thank you to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for awarding Esperanza a 2026 Adult Literacy Grant!

This investment will help create even greater impact through Esperanza's Adult Learners Program, supporting adults across Northeast Ohio as they build English language skills, strengthen digital literacy, prepare for workforce opportunities, and pursue educational goals that lead to brighter futures.

Through partnerships like this, we are able to remove barriers to learning and empower individuals and families with the tools they need to succeed.

Thank you for believing in the power of education and lifelong learning.

05/27/2026

We were excited to officially welcome our newest Board Member, Matheus Venancio Arêas of Margaret W. Wong & Associates to Esperanza for his board orientation alongside Interim Leader Zulayka Ruiz and Director of Operations Jeff McKissick.

As a representative of one of Esperanza’s longtime supporters and community partners, Matheus already understands the importance of our mission and the impact Esperanza continues to make across Northeast Ohio. We are grateful for the continued partnership and look forward to the leadership, insight, and advocacy he will bring to our Board of Directors.

Please join us in welcoming Matheus to the Esperanza family!

05/27/2026

There is so much happening at Esperanza, and it is all possible because of the strength of our community. 💙

Our latest newsletter highlights the partnerships, programs, student success stories, and community moments that continue to empower Northeast Ohio through education, leadership, and opportunity.

As part of this momentum, we are also excited to continue sharing our Greater Impact 2026 campaign, uniting support for our two signature events:
🎒 Back-to-School Celebration 2026
🎉 Fiesta of Hope 2026

Together, these events help create opportunities for learners and families across our community.

📖 Read the latest newsletter:
https://esperanzainc.org/greater-impact-2026-two-signature-events/

💫 Ready to create impact?
Learn more about Greater Impact 2026:
https://esperanzainc.org/greater-impact-2026/

As we move further into the year, Esperanza continues to witness the power of community, leadership, and opportunity in action across Northeast Ohio.

05/26/2026

📣 We’re Hiring!

Esperanza, Inc. is seeking a passionate and relationship-driven Director of Development & External Affairs to help lead fundraising, partnerships, and community engagement efforts across Northeast Ohio. Join a mission-driven team creating pathways from education to workforce success.

Apply today: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4194067
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📣 ¡Estamos Contratando!

Esperanza, Inc. está buscando un(a) Director(a) de Desarrollo y Asuntos Externos apasionado(a) y orientado(a) a las relaciones para ayudar a liderar los esfuerzos de recaudación de fondos, alianzas y participación comunitaria en el noreste de Ohio. Únase a un equipo impulsado por una misión que crea caminos desde la educación hacia el éxito profesional.

Solicite hoy aquí: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4194067

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Esperanza will be closed today, Monday, May 25, as we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day
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En conmemoración del Día de los Caídos, Esperanza permanecerá cerrada hoy, lunes 25 de mayo, mientras honramos y recordamos a los valientes hombres y mujeres que dieron su vida al servicio de nuestro país.

Les deseamos a todos un Memorial Day seguro y significativo.

05/22/2026

🏀 The playoff energy across Cleveland is REAL!

Esperanza was proud to welcome the Cavs Care team to our headquarters as the Cleveland Cavaliers continue their playoff run against the New York Knicks! 🔥

Our team came together to celebrate the excitement, pride, and community spirit that playoff basketball brings to Northeast Ohio, complete with a special Cavaliers banner to help us rally behind the team 🙌

Thank you to the Cavaliers organization for continuing to uplift communities across our region and create moments that bring people together both on and off the court.

For more information about the Eastern Conference Finals and to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/tickets

Let’s go Cavs! Let'Em Know! 🏀

05/21/2026

Our Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellow, Lucas Nogueira Balaniuc, brought his entire PSF cohort to Esperanza HQ! The group got a real look at our work; meeting staff, touring the building, and sitting down for a panel conversation with Director of Operations Jeff Mckissick and Board member (and Esperanza alumnus!) William G. Rodriguez.

Watching Lucas take the lead on something like this, and seeing his peers engage so genuinely with our team, was a good reminder of why programs like this matter.

The Cleveland Foundation's Public Service Fellows initiative places emerging civic leaders across nonprofits and public institutions throughout Greater Cleveland, connecting the next generation of changemakers to the communities they'll serve. We're proud of our ongoing partnership with the Cleveland Foundation, proud to be part of this initiative, and especially proud of Lucas for everything he's brought to Esperanza.