By Matt Landau | Project Member
It's been a tremendous last few months here at Esperanza San Felipe. Between bringing on Margaret (our new full time Energizer battery) and preparing big new alliances and partnerships with individuals and corporations that think differently, we are full-speed assuring that Casco Viejo's marginalized young men have real opportunities to integrate and permanetly thrive. Here are some specific victories from the last few months worth sharing:
Once A Hustler, Always...
When Esperanza graduate Alexis of Servicios Elektron Handyman (see photo below) began running a program that would pay for neighborhood clean-up projects using donated second-hands gifts, we thought that was pretty cool. But upon being featured in CC-TV America's mini documentary, Alexis realized his concept has touristic potential too. With the assistance of a famed Panamanian, Alexis will offer a 1 hour tour of the Buenas Obras system (including the community store, his house, several project sites). He will be offering his tour to Esperanza supporters over the next few weeks (no fixed fee, donations only) so please call him to reserve your spot: 6886-5591. The tour is totally fascinating and Alexis is one of Esperanza's most deserving beneficiaries.
You Support, We Deliver!
One of our community's more incredible success stories is Samuel and his company Delivery del Casco (see photo below), a convenience service in the historic district. This coming month, Samuel is on track to make his final payment on the seed capital loan that he received from Esperanza Social Venture Club and this will make him a true pioneer in our eyes: the first graduate to pass through each phase of Esperanza and rise to the very top. In true trailblazing fashion, Samuel also just signed an agreement with El Rey Supermarket for the exclusive rights to all their Casco deliveries. We are so thrilled to support prototypes like Samuel: if anyone with experience in small business would like to help support Samuel's next business move, please contact margaret@esperanzasvc.org for more details. If you'd like to support by using Samuel's Delivery, simply give him a call: 6344-1812
Esperanza In The Press
We are always honored to be mentioned in different press outlets and have the pleasure of sharing with you a few from the past month:
As always, it goes without saying, your support is arguably the most unique thing that Esperanza has going for it: a group of alternative thinkers around the world who believe in solving our own problems in innovative ways. Thank you from the bottom of our community.
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