Donations

100% of donations go directly to our programs as designated. Esperanza is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the IRS so all gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

You can get others involved in our mission to alleviate poverty by donating through your family, church, school, team, business or other organization.

Sponsor a Bank of Hope

With Esperanza’s new Sponsorship Program, you can transform an entire community and watch as it happens. As a sponsor, you will receive an online account to login and follow associates open their businesses, make loan payments and invest in their future thanks to your donation.

Click here to find out more.

Planned Gifts

Giving stock, mutual funds and real property can often have a greater tax advantage. You are allowed to deduct the full value without having to pay tax on the appreciated gain. Please contact us for additional information on how to donate planned gifts.


Gifts-In-Kind

If you have any items you would like to donate please call our U.S. office at 425-451-4359.


Volunteer

Fellowship Opportunities

Our Fellows have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects that enable them to gain firsthand experience in microfinance in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti. As a Fellow, you will have the blessing of witnessing how people’s lives are changed through our programs and experience the joy of knowing that you were part of those changes.

Some of the projects Fellows work on:
• Kiva stories (posting and journaling)
• Chronicles, journals and reports of associate success stories
• Esperanza y Vida (Esperanza's HIV/AIDS program)
• 40 Days (Esperanza's program that deals with prostitution, severe illnesses and debilitating circumstances)

If you are interested in applying for an internship, please email your resume and cover letter to Rebecca Fritze at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Summer Fellowship Program

In addition, we are proud to announce the Summer Fellowship Program for 2010! The Summer Fellowship Program aims to equip future leaders in business, healthcare, public policy, and social work to effectively engage the crisis of extreme poverty in our generation. Esperanza believes that the future of development belongs to the leaders who possess the mind of a banker and the heart of a pastor.

The program will run from June to August 2010. For more information on the program, please see the program description:

Summer Fellowship Program 2010 - Adobe PDF, 712Kb.

We are accepting applications specifically for the Summer Fellowship Program from now until March 12th. Please submit the following application along with the required documents listed in the program description. Please contact Fellowship Coordinator, Rebecca Fritze, at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it with any questions or inquiries.

Summer Fellowship Application 2010 - MS Word, 256Kb.

Intern Testimonies

Service Projects

Esperanza offers a variety of ways to get involved with more service oriented projects.

Our Housing Improvement Department connects individuals with families in need, and welcomes guests to the Dominican Republic to physically help with the construction of concrete floors, new roofs, new homes, and sanitation projects. We work with you to help raise the funds needed, and then again, to turn dreams into reality.

Our Human Development and Transformation Department welcomes church groups who are interested in hosting Bible camps for children, vocational workshops, and English courses. We also welcome Spanish-speaking individuals to participate in Project Amo, a program designed to nurture children with beauty, truth and moral goodness, bringing them hope and vision through after-school workshops and activities.

For more information, please contact our Communication & Resources team at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it