Esperanza serves 20,800 community members each year.
Esperanza Community Housing Corporation was established in 1989 to support the residents of the Figueroa Corridor of South Central Los Angeles, whose homes were being threatened by encroaching construction.
Today, Esperanza remains committed to investing in this vibrant community, offering support through six core program areas.
Esperanza broadens and strengthens its impact through strategic partnerships with community members, nonprofits, businesses and policy makers.
In all of its activities, Esperanza strives to build hope with community
Affordable Housing
Esperanza improves the quality and affordability of housing in our neighborhood by developing new family apartments and rehabilitating existing properties, as well as enhancing community life through various programs.
Arts & Culture
Promoting involvement in the arts and increasing community engagement, Esperanza’s programming celebrates South L.A’s rich heritage and vibrant traditions through art exhibits, workshops, live music and dance performances, dance classes, film screenings, spoken word, panel discussions, and annual arts and cultural festivals.
Economic Development
Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.
Whatever it is, Esperanza offers entrepreneurship opportunities through its place-based, inclusive equitable development project.
Environmental Justice
“What creates a healthy environment?”
Esperanza engages local residents in understanding how environmental factors can impact your health and how we can keep our neighborhood healthy!
Health Equity
“What makes a healthy neighborhood?”
Esperanza’s comprehensive community health programs offer a range of services focused on ensuring essential health education and access to health care for neighborhood residents.
Systems Change & Policy Advocacy
We focus on community power-building, equitable development, displacement and gentrification prevention, preservation & production of affordable housing, environmental justice, immigrant rights, and public health.