It is hard to believe that it has been six months since we closed the Casa de Esperanza neighborhood to all but essential childcare staff. We miss our volunteers and visitors, but we know that the health and safety of our children and staff are always the priority.

While nothing about our current situation feels "normal," I am encouraged on a daily basis by the outpouring of love, friendship and support you all show our children, families and staff. You are the reason we can continue to provide safety to children at risk of abuse and neglect and provide hope to their families. Thank you!

We are continually amazed by the willingness of our Hands of Hope House Parents to do whatever it takes to ensure that we are able to admit and care for the most vulnerable children, even during this pandemic. Along with our Volunteer Foster Care families, they are true heroes for our children.

September 30th would have marked the annual m Strategic Partners Cars & Clays Sporting Clay Event benefiting Casa de Esperanza. Like many other events, this had to be cancelled out of an abundance of caution, but we are grateful to the many companies who maintained their support despite the change. I hope you will take a few moments to recognize them further down in this newsletter. You might also see something you want to bid on in their online auction!

It takes an entire community to fulfill the Casa de Esperanza mission. No donation or volunteer effort is too small, and we remain humbled by the outpouring of financial contributions and donations of food and other needed items for our families. You can find information on ways to give throughout this newsletter and on our website. We thank you in advance for your continued support.

We are thinking of you, and hope you and your families remain safe during this difficult time.