Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families, Inc.

Esperanza, of Greater Santa Fe, empowers people to live violence-free lives through protection, prevention, awareness and education.

The philosophy of Esperanza is to empower all clients to consistently experience safety, respect, equality, self-determination and compassion. Our priority is to maintain a high level of integrity and respect in our dealings with all clients, community members, organizations and each other.

Esperanza inspires our community to engage in a collective and comprehensive commitment to eradicate violence.

Strategic Plan Goals:

• PROTECTION: To provide a safe and confidential environment for our clients and staff.
• PREVENTION: To reduce the severity and frequency of domestic violence in our community.
• EDUCATION: To develop and implement a culturally competent education program for agency staff, board, clients, volunteers and the community.
• ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: To ensure that Esperanza establishes and maintains its internal and external integrity.
• LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC AWARENESS: For Esperanza to be recognized as the model organization that ends violence in families and intimate relationships.
• FUNDRAISING: For Esperanza to establish a comprehensive development program that guarantees sufficient funds to realize its mission.