Ways You Can Help

All monetary amounts given to Project Esperanza are fully tax-deductable.  Funds donated to Project Esperanza go directly toward covering basic program expenses.

1. Make an online donation or send in a check to:

                      Project Esperanza

                      1291 Valley Mill Rd.

                      Winchester, VA 22602

2. Become a monthly sponsor (min.$30 each month).

    For more info e-mail Sponsor@EsperanzaMeansHope.org.

3. Become a student sponsor ($100 annual donation)

    Again, for more info e-mail Sponsor@EsperanzaMeansHope.org.

4. Donate online via paypal.

5. Purchase merchandise from our online store.

6. Search the Internet using GoodSearch.com with Project Esperanza (Winchester, VA) as your benefiting charity. Project Esperanza receives 1 penny for every search. You can also download the GoodSearch toolbar for Project Esperanza.

7. Attend a restaurant night.

8. Donate to a specific Project Esperanza program in the name of a loved one and receive a high quality, informational gift card, complete with pictures, to send to your loved one.  More info on that here.

9. Hold a fundraiser among friends, family, co-workers, and others in your area and donate the profit to Project Esperanza. Two successful and interactive fundraising projects are described here and here. 

10. Share this page and the Project Esperanza website with others that may be interested in getting involved. 

E-mail CaitlinMcHale@EsperanzaMeansHope.org for more information, ideas of collaboration, etc.

Project Esperanza currently has a minimal monthly budget of $2,130 which covers basic expenses and does not include the salary of any developed country citizen, an emergency fund, physical maintenance (in reference to repairs), or the purchase of new materials. This monthly budget covers:

  • monthly pay for 3 grassroots school directors & 6 teachers
  • building rent for three school buildings
  • school supplies
  • rent, electricity, & cleaning supplies for two group home facilities
  • food and water for two group homes
  • pay for 2 boys' home school teachers
  • transportation costs for administrative purposes
  • communication costs (phone & Internet) for administrative purposes