At our much anticipated annual meeting a new board of directors was elected last night, Thursday the 24th of January, on location at the Puerto Rican Afro-Caribbean Cultural Center of Holyoke. We are honored to welcome back some board members from a year ago, Rosa Pantoja, Dan Battat, Samuel Mateo, Jr., Carlos Peña, Juan Sanchez […]
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Yesterday (06/20/17) was an exciting day for our organization. With humility, honor, and pride we symbolically re-opened our doors and welcomed the world in. We did this in honor and memory of all of those staff members and community members who helped make this organization what it is. To honor their legacy we also kicked
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Yesterday May 1st 2017 Nueva Esperanza turned 35. THIRTY FIVE! Though founded 2 years prior, on May 1, 1982 this grassroots organization was officially incorporated by the residents of many landlord-neglected apartment buildings in South Holyoke, one of four neighborhoods in what was once the industrial heart of the city. The founders mobilized residents, collaboratively assisted by
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Nueva Esperanza is happy to announce that on the beautiful evening of Monday April 17th the Nueva Esperanza Board has approved a new Mission and Vision. It is as follows: MISSION: Nueva Esperanza exists to be a catalyst and partner for a vibrant, sustainable and powerful Puerto Rican/Afro-Caribbean community in Holyoke. VISION: Nueva Esperanza’s vision
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On November 21, 2016, Nueva Esperanza held its 34th Annual Meeting! Board members celebrated its organizational, fiscal, and operational stabilization; shared its new draft Mission and Vision; and voted in three new Board Representatives to replace three outgoing Board members. The Board Secretary Juan Sanchez opened the event with a welcoming to all guests. Guests in
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On November 16, 2016, National Philanthropic Day, Nueva Esperanza, Inc. was one of three organization’s in Western MA who received the 2016 President’s Awards for organizations Honoring Diversity within NGOs in the Western MA Philanthropic Community. The award was presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Western Massachusetts Chapter. Board President of Nueva Esperanza, Inc.,
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Tenant residents as well as representatives of Nueva Esperanza, Inc., together recognized as the Voces Corporation (under a limited partnership) of a 36 unit development – as well as the Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. (the managing partner of the Corporation) came together and organized a neighborhood barbecue to celebrate the partnership and a new future
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Jose Colon, Neighborhood Coordinator The Board of Directors recently appointed Jose Colon as the Neighborhood Coordinator. Jose coordinates Nueva Esperanza’s presence and community relations, which include public information, community outreach, and community affairs. He is tasked with assisting efforts to organize neighborhood councils and helps develop strategic initiatives around issues impacting inner-city residents. He also helps
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Salsa Classes Beginning August 10, 2016 8:00pm $10 a class 413 Main St, Holyoke Beginning on August 10, Nueva Ezperanza, Inc. will be hosting Salsa Classes every Wednesday night at 8pm at El Mercado located 413 Main Street Holyoke. Classes are going to be taught by one of the best choreographers in Holyoke, Alex
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The following is a message from the Desk of City Councilor Nelson Roman. The following message is intended for information purposes only to give residents an update on community engagement and participation efforts happening in the neighborhood. Thank you Councilor Roman for your representative work in the community! UPDATE / INFORMATION ON VALLEY ARENA PARK By City Councilor
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