For nearly four decades, Esperanza has zealously worked to help Hispanic youth make educational gains that will set the foundation for a successful future. Through culturally competent educational support services, social-emotional learning, and leadership development, we remove obstacles that if not addressed, often lead to generational poverty and low educational attainment. Our students know, understand, and leverage their potential, and parents not only have the tools to help their student succeed, but are given tools - such as free ESL classes at multiple skill levels - to help themselves succeed. Ultimately, these efforts lead to not only thriving students, adults and families but thriving communities.