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- EIN 23-2552707
- (215) 324-0746
- 4261 N 5th St Philadelphia PA 19140-2615 USA
- www.esperanza.us
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Job Training
Mission: The original mission of nei was to provide support to the hispanic community of north philadelphia through community development. Over the past 24 years, nei has grown to encompass local and national work. With a strong local community development presence, multiple educational institutions, and advocacy and capacity building initiatives taking place within a robust national network of over 13,000 clergy, congregations, over 500 faith-based organizations and hundreds of community leaders, nei now serves a broad constituency in a variety of capacities.
Programs: Education - esperanza college, a branch campus of eastern university, is the only hispanic serving institution (hsi) in pa and the only program of its kind in the country where students study in spanish, while learning english. Upon earning their associate degrees, students are prepared to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
national - esperanza works partially as an intermediary between government agencies and hispanic faith and community-based organizations. Together with over 10,000 hispanic churches and organizations, esperanza has emerged as a leading voice for hispanics of faith in the nation. Esperanza has several national initiatives that continue the work of nueva esperanza, inc. On a national scale, serving the needs of the hispanic community as well as strengthening the work of hispanic faith-based organizations.