Esperanza Shelter and Support Center

Esperanza, of Greater Santa Fe, empowers people to live violence-free lives through protection, prevention, awareness and education. The philosophy of Esperanza is to empower all clients to consistently experience safety, respect, equality, self-determination and compassion. Our priority is to maintain a high level of integrity and respect in our dealings with all clients, community members, organizations and each other. Esperanza inspires our community to engage in a collective and comprehensive commitment to eradicate violence. Strategic Plan Goals: PROTECTION: To provide a safe and confidential environment for our clients and staff. PREVENTION: To reduce the severity and frequency of domestic violence in our community. EDUCATION: To develop and implement a culturally competent education program for agency staff, board, clients, volunteers and the community. ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: To ensure that Esperanza establishes and maintains its internal and external integrity. LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC AWARENESS: For Esperanza to be recognized as the model organization that ends violence in families and intimate relationships. FUNDRAISING: For Esperanza to establish a comprehensive development program that guarantees sufficient funds to realize its mission.

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Thank you to all our sponsors! #esperanza #elmuseodecultural #cincodemayo

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Consent means #day18 #AprilPhotoChallenge #30daysofSAAM #SexualAbuseAwarenessMonth

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Creating safe spaces #campusaccountability #support #counseling #resources #referrals #time #talent @safercampus #30daysofSAAM #SexualAbuseAwarenessMonth #TitleIX #rights #awareness

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4/13: sexuality is more than sex #consentisrequired #consentculture #justsayno #justsayyes #youdecide #itsyourbody #30daysofSAAM #SexualAbuseAwarenessMonth #day13 #AprilPhotoChallenge

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A conversation I want to start #day10 #30daysofSAAM #SexualAbuseAwarenessMonth #awareness #children #love @nsvrc

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Love is . . . #respect #trust #TransitionalEducationProgram #breakthecycle #StarTalking @loveisrespectofficial @nsvrc @loveishealing

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April is Sexual Abuse Awareness Month let's join #30daysofSAAM #AprilPhotoChallenge #esperanza3604

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Every Wednesday Esperanza's Outreach Team attends Santa Fe Public School's Transitional Education Program "HARMONY" talking with young people about healthy relationships. #SFPS #Harmony #TEP #TransitionalEducationProgram #esperanzasoutreachteam #esperanza3604

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Virginia Witt, Director and Founder of NOMORE.ORG here in NEW MEXICO for #NOMOREweek #NOMORE @nomoreorg

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JustTHINK-Inspirational Quote #word #palabra #instaRISE #beyourself #dance

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International Mother Language Day GIVING is universal! #instarise #lingua #languages #word #give #freely #receive #abundantly

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International Day of Justice #instarise #justify #imbalance #power #control #money @vdayorg @emo_creature

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One Billion Rising educates public on violence against women

Hundreds of people gathered Friday outside the New Mexico state Capitol for One Billion Rising, a day of global activism to raise awareness about violence against women.

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Today we call on women & men everywhere to RISE, RELEASE, DANCE, and demand JUSTICE! #1billionrising #rise4justice http://thndr.it/1ehOBTU

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I just supported One Billion Rising For Justice on @ThunderclapIt // @VDay

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BREAK THE CYCLE'S LOVE IS NOT ABUSE! No more silence it's time to talk! It's Time To Talk Day, is an annual day to spark conversations about healthy relationship. You're invited to an It's Time To Talk Day Talk-A-Thon! #ItsTimeToTalkDay