I Am Esperanza Foundation is a fast-growing non-profit originating in Katy, TX. We are rapidly growing our network of volunteers to bring more support to underserved children in multiple countries around the North American continent.

Children Served

International Team Members

Countries

Marcos, age 8

Location: Mexico

Marcos loves school and would like to become a doctor or veterinarian when he grows up. Marco was born in a small indigenous village in the state of Veracruz. There, his mother made hand crafted bags out of palm tree leaves. Marcos’ father died and the income Marcos’ mother made selling the bags was not enough to sustain herself and her son.

Marcos’ mother decided to move to Nuevo León looking for job opportunities. There, she was able to find a job and remarried. Marcos family makes less than $100 a week with both parents working seven days a week and mostly twelve-hour days.

Emerson and Melany, 11 and 14

Location: El Salvador

Emerson would like to be a doctor when he grows up. His sister Melany dreams of becoming a school teacher. Their youngest sister is five years old and does not attend school yet.

Their parents are street vendors. They sell soft drinks in a cooler that someone gifted them to keep the drinks cold. They make less than $50 a week to support their family. With I Am Esperanza Foundation’s help, they had backpacks, classroom supplies, and some extra clothes for the new school year!

Helping Schools

Our foundation has sent essential resources to several schools in Texas, Mexico, and El Salvador.

These resources such as crayons, books, math manipulatives, dry erase boards, markers, pencils, paper etc. have helped the classroom teachers make learning fun for their students.

The schools that we are helping are located in very low-income areas of various cities in Latin America and South Texas.

This foundation has 10 international members who are committed to this cause. We assess areas of need and we deliver the school supplies directly to the children. These 10 members are directly involved throughout the process. 

Collect Funds

We accept donations by generous individuals that help us move more supplies to kids.

Backpacks

The backpacks we deliver to children give them the confidence they need to continue their education.

Classroom Supplies

The classroom supplies we deliver help children learn by giving them the tools they need.

Basic Needs

A child can’t learn without other basic needs taken care of. On a case-by-case basis we address other needs young children have.

Make A Donation Today

With your donation, you can empower children to pursue a lifelong education by giving them the tools they need to succeed.

With your support, we:

• Create opportunities for children to achieve their life goals

• Break the cycle of poverty for families in need

• Strengthen local communities

No donation is too small. Even a $10 donation helps buy a backpack with supplies for a child in need. Your contributions can be made through PayPal or credit card and are tax deductible.

Funds collected are used to buy backpacks and supplies and to pay for their transport.

If you want to donate backpacks and supplies, please contact us.

When I was thinking about the appropriate name for the foundation, I thought about my grandmother and the great influence she had on my life and of course the meaning of her name Esperanza (Hope).

As a child, I remember my “abuelita” saying “La esperanza nunca muere” meaning; hope never dies. I have always known that there is hope for children who grow up with little resources, as I did, to continue with their studies. Through education, children can help themselves and their families, breaking the cycle of poverty.

I know that through every child that I Am Esperanza Foundation helps, my grandmother’s legacy of hope lives on.

I Am Esperanza Foundation is dedicated to her loving memory.

Our Founder

Want to find out how you can help in other ways? Please send us a message and we will get in touch! We are currently accepting donations for supplies, backpacks, and other school necessities.