Founder Connie Rodriguez Our mission for the Esperanza Project (which means hope) is to provide Wellness through the Arts with the purpose of bringing healing and support through creative expression and turn pain into gain of self-confidence. Art can take almost countless forms, including painting, sculpture, music, literature, dance and so much more. Educational training's will be offered in various topics such as immigration, citizenship, and life-skills. Esperanza will offer an array of resources and access to information such as shelters, food banks, and mentoring. We believe that our mission can best be accomplished through the promotion of consumer independence, enhancement of each person’s dignity and worth, and improvement of quality of life by having a support system.