Esperanza advances the health, dignity, and human rights of South LA through: 1) Affordable Housing – Addressing displacement and housing vulnerability in South L.A., our safe and affordable family housing units offer security and shelter to hundreds of residents.  2) Health and Access to Care – Promoting a broad culture of wellness, Esperanza educates and supports the empowerment of community members to improve health and increase access to care.  3) Economic Development – Facilitating local economic development, Mercado La Paloma provides growth opportunities and financial stability to small, family-owned businesses.  4) Arts and Culture – Stimulating involvement in the arts and increasing civic engagement, our programming celebrates South L.A.’s rich heritage and vibrant traditions.  5) Environmental Justice – Ensuring families are safe from toxins in their homes and neighborhoods, Esperanza advocates for public policy through a human rights and environmental justice framework. 6) Policy Advocacy & Systems Change – Advocating around our core programs, and in partnership with allied organizations, at both the local and state levels, our main focus is on community power-building, equitable development, displacement and gentrification prevention, preservation & production of affordable housing, transit justice, environmental justice, immigrant rights, and public health.