August 2021 Newsletter
Annual Public Meeting Announcement
Trees of Hope Fundraiser
We are thrilled to announce that our 2nd Annual Holiday Trees of Hope fundraiser is taking place in-person at the Santa Fe Drury Hotel in late November 2021!

Last year, our inaugural virtual event raised $15,000 because of our generous holiday tree sponsors and supporters!

This year, we are committed to raising $25,000 but we can't do it without your support.
 
Please consider joining the holiday fun by contacting Lina Morales, Development Associate by clicking below.

To see the highlights of last year's event please click here.
Shelter Renovation Project Match Met!
Thank's to our generous donors, our match for our shelter renovations project has been met!

Every dollar that was donated was matched by the Lineberry Foundation up to $30k. With your help, we raised more than $60k for much-needed shelter renovations.

For more information about our shelter renovations, please click here.
A Mechanic with Heart
As a child, Alden Markby remembers his single mother struggling to make ends meet. When it came to cars, she could only afford those auctioned off for a few hundred dollars.

"These cars were not reliable and my mother would have to purchase another unreliable vehicle every couple of years to get us by,” said Markby.

And the local mechanics who worked on these cars didn’t always provide good, honest service, which meant his mom didn’t have reliable and safe transportation.

To read more about Meticulous Motors' partnership click here.
Zero to Three Conference
Cheryl Picolet, Esperanza Child Therapist
Erin Larsen, Esperanza Child Therapist
Cheryl Picolet and Erin Larsen â€” Esperanza’s Seeds of Hope child therapists—are attending the Zero to Three Annual Conference this fall, thanks to two generous Esperanza partners - Guadalupe Credit Union and Brindle Foundation who believe in supporting the development of our staff. The conference will focus on inspiring professionals who share a commitment to helping infants and toddlers have a strong start in life and reach their full potential.
"I’m looking forward to the Zero to Three conference to gain tools and knowledge so I can better help the families I work with at Esperanza,” said Erin, “Supporting the relationship between a caregiver and their children is the best way to give a child a strong start in life and help them reach their full potential! I’m thrilled that I’m attending this conference to learn more ways to do just that.”
 
Cheryl says she has a lot of training in working with children three and above but is less experienced with children up to three. “Between the ages of zero to three, so much development occurs in children's brains and bodies,” says Cheryl. “Having the most up-to-date information will help me provide the best support and care for mothers and young children. I so appreciate the opportunity to attend this conference to learn and grow!”
 
The annual conference is taking place virtually from October 25-29, 2021. We look forward to hearing from Cheryl and Erin on what they learned at the conference!

To learn more about Zero to Three please click here.
Support our Director of Finance and Operations
Jorge Fonseca, Director of Finance and Operations, has been working for Esperanza Shelter for 5+ years. Jorge recently signed up for the Santa Fe Century bike ride, which is a 100-mile tour taking place on Sunday, October 10, 2021. He has made it a personal goal to complete this bike ride to raise money and awareness for Esperanza Shelter.

Jorge's ambition to complete the entire track to support Esperanza during domestic violence awareness month is quite astonishing and very much appreciated. Jorge hopes to raise $10,000 and asks for your support of his ride by donating today.

Please consider donating in Jorge's honor as follows:
  • .10/mile = $10.00
  • .25/mile = $25.00
  • .50/mile = $50.00
  • .75/mile = $75.00
  • $1.00/mile = $100.00
  • $5.00/mile = $500.00
  • $10.00/mile = $1,000
  • $20.00/mile = $2,000
  • $50.00/mile = $5,000
  • $100.00/mile = $10,000
Join Our Team
The Esperanza team continues to grow! Please view the links below to learn more about the current job positions that are open:


If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining our team please click the link below.
Some other ways to support us!
Consider adding us to your rewards at Smith's grocery store.

Search for Esperanza Shelter Inc either by name or ML873 and then click Enroll. 
Select Esperanza as your non-profit to receive your Amazon Smile donation.

Search for Esperanza Shelter and for every purchase you make on Amazon, we'll benefit from eligible purchases!
Esperanza's mission:
"To shelter those threatened by domestic violence and to support healthy relationships."
24/7 Crisis Hotline Number: 505.473.5200 or 1.800.473.5220
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If you are interested in becoming an Investor In Hope or would like more information on how you can help, contact our Director of Development, Marcos Zubia at 505.309.1657 or Marcos@esperanzashelter.org.