News & Updates
about collaborations and the impact on Latino and immigrant families.


News & Updates
about collaborations and the impact on Latino and immigrant families.
Leadership in action: Lesmayra Bautista
Lesmayra Bautista has been a trusted presence in La Esperanza’s immigration department since 2020. Over the past five years, she has grown into a respected leader, earning the distinction of becoming Delaware’s first [...]
Reflections from our youth: Giving back at the Three Kings Day celebration
At this year’s Three Kings Day celebration, local teens volunteered to help bring joy to families during one of the most cherished cultural traditions in our community. Here, Pierina and Lilie share in [...]
La Esperanza Recognized in Spotlight Delaware’s Our Delaware Series
La Esperanza was proud to participate in Spotlight Delaware’s Our Delaware Cultural Festival, a celebration of the communities and stories that reflect the rich diversity of the First State. The festival marked the [...]
Staff spotlight: Joanne McAfee on service, advocacy and the work that connects us
Joanne McAfee joined La Esperanza in May 2025 as an Immigration Assistant, but her connection to the organization began years earlier through a hands-on internship. With personal ties to the immigrant experience and [...]



