Half a century of hope. A future without violence. |
There’s a lot happening at Esperanza Shelter! We’ve been busy all summer connecting with our community at events throughout Santa Fe and Los Alamos, with more to come in September and October. Our $100K in 100 Days campaign is underway, we’re looking ahead to Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, and we’re getting ready to kick off Trees of Hope. Here’s a quick look at what we're up to at Esperanza Shelter—and we ask you to share our news with family and friends. Thank you for being part of our community! |
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| Message from CEO Jan McCray |
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| Creating Lasting Change
One of the things I’m most proud of is how Esperanza Shelter continues to grow and evolve. We know the need has always been there—one in three New Mexicans will experience domestic violence in their lifetime—but more people are finding Esperanza Shelter and realizing that life-changing help is available. Last year, we served 54% more clients and provided 82% more services than the year before.
And as more people turn to us, we’re thinking beyond the immediate crisis. |
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Of course, we respond when someone needs safety and support. But we also help survivors and families heal, and we work to change the behaviors and patterns that allow violence to continue. We’re expanding our efforts to prevent violence through education and community engagement, and we’re continually looking for ways to innovate—to meet needs and reach people in new ways. One example is our work to establish a dedicated strangulation exam room, where survivors can receive specialized medical exams and documentation in a safe, supportive setting.
To me, that’s what creating lasting change looks like. It’s being there for someone today while also working toward a future where fewer people experience domestic violence at all. That is the work we’re committed to—and we’re grateful to have your support. |
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"Above the Line" Charitable Donations |
Your gift to Esperanza Shelter may be tax-deductible even if you don’t itemize!
As of January 1, 2026, donors who take the standard deduction (almost 90% of taxpayers!) can write off cash gifts again, up to $1,000 if filing single, and up to $2,000 if filing jointly. To learn more, check out: Charitable Giving Tax Changes Coming in 2026: What You Should Know |
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| Esperanza Shelter has earned Candid’s 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition awarded through Candid’s nonprofit transparency program.
This designation reflects our commitment to transparency and accountability and provides donors and community members with meaningful information about our programs, goals, leadership, finances, and impact. |
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Together, We Can Make It Happen! |
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Last month we kicked off our $100K in 100 Days campaign, and we are very grateful to all who have already contributed, getting us 14% of the way there, but there's a lot more to do. Please help us build the next chapter of hope! Could you be one of:
10 Legacy of Hope Partners to give $10,000 each
20 19 Visionaries of Hope Partners to give $5,000 each
100 97 Hope Champions to give $1,000 each
200 195 Empowerment Partners to give $500 each
... and many Community Care Partners to give whatever they can. And if you'd like to match donations or create a challenge to help us meet our goal, please contact Jan Stewart, VP of Donor and Community Relations, 505-394-1061 or development@esperanzashelter.org
Every gift helps Esperanza Shelter respond where the need is greatest—providing free, confidential, bilingual, evidence-based, trauma-informed services for survivors and families while supporting the education and prevention efforts that help build a future free from domestic violence.
For over 50 years Esperanza Shelter has been creating safety today and working toward ending violence tomorrow. With your help, we can reach $100,000 in 100 days! |
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Summer may be winding down, but we still have a lot of events on our calendar! We'll be out in the community and we're also making plans for our annual meeting in October. We hope to see you at some or all of these events soon! |
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| Light Up the Links Balloon Glow
Wednesday, September 16th, and Thursday, September 17th, at Tewa Golf Course, Buffalo Thunder Resort. Featuring the Zozobra Balloon and other favorites, this pre-Balloon Fiesta event brings family fun to communities around Northern New Mexico. |
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| Please plan to join us Thursday, October 22 for Our Annual Meeting and Open House 5-8 pm |
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Open House: 5:00-6:00 pm; Meeting: 6:00-8:00 pm |
Esperanza Shelter Support Center, 3130 Rufina Street, 505-416-8415 |
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Only 17 Weeks Until Christmas! |
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And just 12 weeks until we unveil our annual Trees of Hope at DeVargas Center. This is our holiday fundraiser, and all proceeds support the work we do at Esperanza Shelter. We still have space for a few more trees and sponsorships are available. Please contact Jen Rowles, jrowles@esperanzashelter.org, or 505-396-1745, for details. |
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Add More HOPE to Your Feed! |
There's a very easy way to support Esperanza Shelter's mission: Follow, Like and Share our posts on social media. Click the links above to add us to your feed and keep up with our news. |
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... action “Hope is not the conviction that something will turn out well, but the certainty that something is worth doing no matter how it turns out.” — Václav Havel |
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