October 2024

Greetings, to our Esperanza community!

We are excited to reveal our new branding, which brings HOPE to the face of domestic violence. Our new look and feel is more than artwork; it is an expression of our unwavering mission to create a world where HOPE is the foundation of our efforts. It reminds us that we can have impact within our communities.

The month of October has been declared and proclaimed by the Mayor of Santa Fe as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month". To that end, Esperanza is working to raise awareness on the issue of domestic violence. We invite you to join us in working toward a world where everyone can feel safe at home.

Looking ahead, we strive to inspire hope and dedicate ourselves to fostering deep relationships with community partners and our donors, while being proactive in our strategic approach. Please see our community events and new partnerships for more.

We will continue to use our funding to prioritize the needs of Northern New Mexico with a focus on providing immediate assistance to those impacted by domestic abuse. Our services include counseling, advocacy, children and adult programs, and groups for those who use violence. Our goal is to help with the healing process and to educate and encourage healthy relationships.

Everyone can benefit from continued education and collaboration, so we invite you to visit our updated, freshly branded website, join our group of amazing volunteers, and work with us to ensure a safe place for everyone.

Thank you for your continued support of our work.

Sincerely,

Jan McCray, JD

CEO

3130 Rufina Street, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Ceo@esperanzashelter.org

esperanzashelter.org 

Santa Fe Mayor Proclamation

Mayor Alan Webber has proclaimed October 2024 "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Santa Fe. In recognizing the Shelter’s new campaign, Mayor Webber says: "Hope is ... the feeling that things are getting better, one day at a time."

Did you know?

Nationally, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will be victims of partner violence in their lifetimes, and 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience severe physical violence from an intimate partner in their lifetimes.



To help, we must shed light on these issues, as abuse and violence often fester in the dark and become more insidious with each incident. For those with a loved one experiencing domestic violence, it can feel like a helpless situation; however, there are many ways to help.

Events

Canyon Road Summer Walk hosted by Ricky Allen, Cathy Griffith, Tara Earley, and Sotheby affiliates. In kind services also provided by Metta PR Agency.

Golf for Cause Tournament, which raised $21,000 for Esperanza! Hosted by the Santa Fe Association of Realtors at the Santa Fe Country Club.

Esperanza Board President, Cheryl Ancell

spoke at the SCORE Women in Business Conference.

Community Showcase

Hope is ... The Girl Scouts! A big thank you goes to Santa Fe Girl Scouts: Troop #10748 for voting Esperanza Shelter as one of this year's "Hometown Heros". Their gift to us was over 100 boxes of cookies that our clients and staff are currently enjoying!

Annual Meeting: You Are Invited

Esperanza Shelter will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 24th at 6:00PM at 3130 Rufina St. The public is invited to attend. The meeting will cover the year in review, board elections, and future plans. 

Trees of Hope

Trees of Hope is back by popular demand! Trees will be on display for virtual and in person bidding November 26 - November 30th. Winners will receive their trees on December 1st. Trees of Hope is again at The Drury Plaza Hotel right in Santa Fe. Please save the Dates. More information to come!

Hope is ... Campaign

24/7 Crisis Hotline: 505.473.5200 | 1.800.473.5220

Support Center: Open M-F from 9 AM - 5PM | 505.474.5536 | 3130 Rufina Street, Santa Fe, NM 87507

esperanzashelter.org