Esperanza Education Fund

02/26/2026

On March 28, Esperanza’s Career Day will bring together Scholars, alumni, and professionals for a high impact day of career exploration and skill building, and we urgently need volunteers to make it possible.

This is a meaningful opportunity to share your experience, inspire the next generation, and directly support our Scholars as they prepare for college and careers. Your time and perspective can make a lasting difference. Please consider signing up for one of the volunteer opportunities below.

Career Panelists
Volunteers share an overview of their career path, education, and current role, followed by a Q and A with Scholars. While we are especially seeking professionals in the Engineering and Technology, Health Care and Medical Fields, Business and Economics, Social Sciences and Public Service fields, we welcome panelists from any field. Every professional background offers valuable perspective and insight.

Resume Readers
Volunteers meet one-on-one with Scholars to review resumes and provide constructive feedback on content, clarity, and presentation. Any professional background is welcome. Esperanza will provide a simple rubric to guide the process.

Mock Interviewers
Volunteers conduct practice interviews to help Scholars strengthen their communication skills and build confidence. Professionals from all fields are encouraged to participate. Esperanza will provide sample questions and an interview rubric to ensure everyone feels prepared.

Please contact [email protected] for more details, questions, or to sign up as a volunteer!

02/17/2026

Esperanza has received an upgraded Candid Seal of Transparency!

Candid Platinum status is the highest level of nonprofit transparency. This recognition reflects our commitment to sharing clear impact data, financials, and program results with our community.

Check out our nonprofit profile to keep up to date with our impact. www.guidestar.org/profile/26-4035461

Keep this link handy, we want to make sure you always have the
information you need to support our work with trust and confidence.

01/27/2026

The Esperanza Education Fund warmly invites you to join us for an afternoon of connection and conversation.

This relaxed gathering is a chance to meet our new board members, learn more about our work, and spend time with others who care deeply about expanding access to education.
February 7, 2026

1:00 to 3:00 pm

Location TBD (will be in Washington, DC)

We hope you can join us and look forward to sharing more details soon!

12/04/2025

The Esperanza Education Fund is looking for Board Members to help drive our efforts and expand our impact!

We are seeking passionate professionals who believe in the power of education and immigrant rights. As a board member, you’ll join a mission-driven community dedicated to shaping the future of immigrant students in the DMV area—helping to raise critical funds for scholarships and providing mentorship that transforms lives.

BOARD MEMBER ROLES NEEDED:
Development Committee Member (1-2)
Governance Chair (1)
General Board members dedicated to: Event planning, Communications, and Community Engagement

Please find the full list of available positions at EEF’s Idealist page: https://shorturl.at/7cCuG

General Application: https://bit.ly/4pP7khs

Deadline to apply: January 9, 2026

Please contact [email protected] with any questions!

The Esperanza Education Fund is a volunteer-run college scholarship and mentorship program for immigrant students in the capital region. Founded in 2009 by a diverse group of young professionals, we h

12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday is here!

Since our email to you last week, 2 dedicated early donors have already stepped forward to support access to education for promising immigrant students in the Washington DC metropolitan Area.

We are that much closer to achieving our goal of 50 donors by 11:59pm tonight to sustain our scholarship and college success programs for immigrant students.

Esperanza scholars break barriers and excel academically. 80% of Esperanza Scholarship recipients complete their program, significantly higher than the national average.

Your gift this Giving Tuesday – no matter the size – meaningfully impacts our ability to continue expanding access for immigrant students pursuing higher education and represents an investment in their futures and the future of our community.

Make a difference today and support us: www.esperanzafund.org/donate

10/09/2025

🎉 Today your DAF will support immigrant students, like never before.

It’s DAF Day 2025—a nationwide celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds.

When you make a DAF gift to Esperanza today, you’re helping provide scholarships and wraparound support to our scholars through initiatives such as Career Days, professional development services, and mentors.

🧡 Today your DAF can do more than ever before. Join us and be part of the movement.

👉 Give now: esperanzafund.org/donate

10/06/2025

What will your DAF do on DAF Day?

Using your Donor Advised Fund to support Esperanza on October 9th means your DAF will help provide scholarships and wraparound support to our scholars through initiatives such as Career Days, professional development services, and mentors.

Many people in our community use a DAF to support Esperanza because:

✅ It makes their generosity go further—funds are set aside for giving in advance and can grow tax-free

✅ It’s simple—all their giving in one place, one click to support Esperanza

✅ It’s powerful— our supporters can create a wave of impact by using their DAFs together on October 9th.

This DAF Day, put your generosity to work where it counts most. 🧡

📅 Save the date → October 9

🔗 Give: esperanzafund.org/donate

10/02/2025

We’re all in on DAF Day!

On October 9, people everywhere are increasing the impact of their Donor-Advised Funds by giving together, and we’re thrilled to be part of it.

If you have a DAF, this is your chance to join a nationwide wave of generosity and support the Esperanza Education Fund.

Every grant recommended through your DAF helps us provide scholarships and wraparound support to our scholars through initiatives such as Career Days, professional development services, and mentors.

🔗 Give: esperanzafund.org/donate

08/23/2025

Earlier this month, we proudly welcomed 8 incredible new Scholars at our annual Award Ceremony. These students embody resilience, talent, and hope for the future, and we are honored to support them on their academic journeys.

We also celebrated a very special moment: the presentation of our inaugural Hope Award to longtime supporter Tom Olson, presented by our cofounder, Alvaro Bedoya.

And thanks to the generosity of our community, we raised over $5,500- funds that will go directly toward future scholarships for immigrant students!

Together, we are building a community of opportunity, mentorship, and support. Please join us in congratulating our new Scholars, celebrating Tom’s recognition, and thanking everyone who made this event a success!

08/06/2025

Our 2025 Scholarship Award Ceremony is tonight!

If you’re unable to join us in person, you can still make a meaningful difference. Your donation—no matter the amount—directly supports our incredible students and helps provide the opportunities they deserve. Please consider making a gift today and stand with us in championing their dreams.

Donate: donorbox.org/2025awardceremony

08/05/2025

Tomorrow is our 2025 Scholarship Award Ceremony, and we hope you can join us!

At the ceremony, we will welcome 8 new students to the Esperanza community and will also recognize Tom Olson as the inaugural recipient of the Esperanza Hope Award, an honor created to celebrate individuals whose long-term commitment, generosity, and personal engagement have made a lasting impact on our organization and the Scholars we serve.

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQX_QOwgItC54KOY8tH9Bll76NZHoHhRcu5apE6mzhKA5t9Q/viewform?usp=dialog

If you can't make the event, you can make a gift to support our scholars and in Tom's honor: https://donorbox.org/2025awardceremony