05/08/2026
Hope Esperanza was honored to be selected as part of Cohort 11 with the Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department.
Out of more than 250 organizations that applied, only 25 grassroots organizations were selected—and Hope Esperanza was one of them. 💚
That alone meant everything to us.
But what we gained during these 12 weeks changed us in ways we never expected.
We didn’t just learn we grew.
We reflected.
We were challenged.
We became stronger.
Hope Esperanza is not the same organization that started this journey. We now move forward with deeper purpose, clearer structure, and stronger strategies
Being surrounded by 25 incredible grassroots leaders There was so much wisdom, resilience, and love in every room we entered.
This experience reminded us that we are not alone in this work.
Now we move forward with full hearts, ready to pour everything we learned back into our community. Ready to build. Ready to grow. Ready to continue showing up for our people.