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Welcome to our space of storytelling and reflection. Step into stories of provision, education, and dreams fulfilled. We invite you to discover rural life in the Dominican Republic and experience the beauty of life lived in community with one another.

Working Harder Each and Every Day

Working Harder Each and Every Day

March 15, 2016 | Esperanza

Pastora De Los Santos embodies the definition of an entrepreneur. While she’s been an associate with Esperanza for eight years, she has understood the value of hard work from a young age. Beginning her career with a small business selling food, she quickly realized that her financial deficiency would be the downfall of her business.

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Why Esperanza? A Donor’s Perspective

Why Esperanza? A Donor’s Perspective

February 18, 2016 | Esperanza

We’re excited to share the first edition in a series of interviews we’re conducting called “Why Esperanza?”, in which we’ll be hearing from inspiring people involved in the various facets of the organization.

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What if today is the day you were born for?

What if today is the day you were born for?

January 29, 2016 | Esperanza

Lucia has been an associate with Esperanza for 7 years in Batey Palo Bonito outside of La Romana. She sells accessories, undergarments, lotions, deodorant, and sandals. She began with a small loan of $8,000 pesos (about $175 US dollars)  and has grown that amount to her current loan of RD $40,000 (nearly $900 US).

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Relentless Pursuit

Relentless Pursuit

July 06, 2018 | Matt Williams

No matter how far we must travel, no matter at what cost, no matter how difficult the journey, we must persevere to love our neighbors where they are, to support them in their endeavors, and to share with them the hope of Christ that sustains each of us in every day of our lives.

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Purple with Purpose

Purple with Purpose

August 16, 2018 | Matt Williams

TCU athletes participate in summer vision trip

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