Upcoming Events
During our 2022 humanitarian trip to the Dominican Republic, once again we will be surprising kids on the streets, shelters, schools, churches, and Children’s Hospital with school supplies, clothing, toys, sports equipment, and more. In addition, we will be conducting our annual conference for teenagers, teaching them about dealing with issues, such as sexually transmitted diseases and early pregnancy prevention. Our “Raising Awareness for Teen” program aims to help the youth realize the importance of having a life with a purpose and taking care of their health. In this project, each teenage girl receives a bag with health information, free resources in their community, feminine hygiene products, makeup, and more.
It is that time of year again, Esperanza-Hope is going to be participating in the 401Gives on April 1, 2022! Please consider donating to Esperanza-Hope so that we can continue doing work with and for our community! Mark your calendars for April 1st. It will be a day for everyone to support our campaign at https://www.401gives.org/organizations/esperanza-hope(https://www.401gives.org/organizations/esperanza-hope?fbclid=IwAR0kDgTH86YzyObFt3k5u4Vysa9Mp0ABrjqymMfdI3oobxxXb9DE9rMEvCg)
Esperanza-Hope Art Exhibition from April 2, 2022 to April 29, 2022
Opening Reception: April 2, 2022 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
This event is free and open to the public.
Central Library will showcase works of art from the students of the Esperanza-Hope Art Program. The Esperanza-Hope Art Exhibition will be featuring the Masterpieces that were created by children between the ages of 6 and 15, during the Esperanza-Hope free art program. These master pieces are filled with colors, laughs, positivity, and love.
Through these free art programs, Esperanza-Hope is working so closely with our community with passionate volunteers and artists. During our art program we are able to engage the kids in something positive and they have the opportunity to interact with others while displaying their artistic abilities. In addition, the children can openly express themselves through art and work on their talents.
Our mission is to bring hope and embolden a positive vision of the future for the children in our community in Rhode Island, and for children in the poorest communities of the Dominican Republic. Our objective is to encourage a more positive outlook for children by providing the tools necessary for success.
PC Friars Women’s Basketball Team is hosting a Toy Drive to benefit Esperanza-Hope on December 19, 2021 at 1:00pm at the Women’s basketball game PC vs. Creighton, at the Alumni Hall, Providence College, RI. Fans attending the game are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy to the game to benefit children in Rhode Island and children in the Dominican Republic. If you cannot make the game, you can bring toys to any other game up to 12/19/21! Click the link below for the team schedule
We are thrilled to host a Gingerbread house decorating event on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Please call 401-536-2151 to register your child. Each child will receive their own free gingerbread house to decorate! We pre-assemble the houses and provide all decorating materials. The children will provide their creativity! THIS IS A FREE EVENT for children 6 to 12 years old.
PC Friars is hosting a Toy Drive to benefit Esperanza-Hope on December 4, 2021 at 2:00pm at the men’s basketball game PC vs. URI, at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence. Fans attending the game are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy to the game to benefit children in Rhode Island.
Esperanza-Hope and Lights & Sirens International will be giving turkeys on November 23, 2021 at 551 Dexter Street, Central Falls, RI at 5:00pm *NO REGISTRATION NEEDED *UNTIL SUPPLIES LAST
Rhody Athletics & RIPTA are once again proud to partner with Esperanza-Hope and Lights & Sirens International for
Rhody Athletics & RIPTA are once again proud to partner with Esperanza-Hope and Lights & Sirens International for this year’s Annual Toy Drive. Those who wish to participate are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to the first five Rhody Basketball Games. If you prefer to participate virtually, click on one of the links below to make your donation to assure a happy holiday season for those in need!
https://www.lightsandsirensinternational.org/donate.html(https://www.lightsandsirensinternational.org/donate.html)
https://esperanzahopeus.org/(https://esperanzahopeus.org/)
Esperanza-Hope and Lights & Sirens International will be giving turkeys and boxes of food to the first 1000 families that come to the Thanksgiving Meal Distribution event, on November 20, 2021 at Roger Williams Park, Providence, RI from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
*THIS IS A DRIVE-UP EVENT *STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE *UNTIL SUPPLIES LAST *COVID-19 COMPLIANCE.
Esperanza-Hope Art Exhibition October 30, 2021
from 10:00am to 12:00pm. At Iglesia Vision Evangelica, 1014 Broad Street, Providence RI 02905.
This event is free and open to the public.
The Esperanza-Hope Art Exhibition will be featuring the Masterpieces that were created by children between the ages of 6 and 15, during the Esperanza-Hope free art program. These master pieces are filled with colors, laughs, positivity, and love.
This activity is made possible in part by a grant from RISCA the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, through an appropriation by the Rhode Island General Assembly, a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and private funders. City of Providence, Mayor Jorge Elorza; Neighborhood Health Plan of RI; The Papitto Foundation; Webster Bank; Outback Steakhouse Seekonk; Lights & Sirens International; The Family Cake; Iglesia Vision Evangelica; Joel Tavarez Photography; RI En Español.