We at Good Shepherd have had a 13 year relationship with Esperanza Academy, a tuition-free school in the Episcopal tradition welcoming girls of diverse faiths, races and cultures from Lawrence, MA. The school is 100% privately funded and relies on the generosity of its donors.
Esperanza is holding its annual fundraiser, Harvest of Hope, virtually this year. It will include a virtual show by the students, a silent auction and the opportunity for churches and individuals to become sponsors. We are asking Good Shepherd folks to contribute to a $2500 sponsorship goal for scholarships.
3 ways to connect with and support Esperanza Academy NOW
Tune in to a virtual show by the students Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:00-7:45 PM. The show is designed with one question in mind: “What if Esperanza girls ran the world?” This will be an antidote to depressing news… a lifting of the spirit, a performance filled with hope, love and joy. Watch the show.
Bid on silent auction Sunday, October 18 to Sunday, October 23. TIP: Look for a virtual Dominican cooking lesson by head of school Jadi Taveris and his wife Kelly. View the auction.
Sponsorship: We are asking Good Shepherd folks to contribute to a $2500 sponsorship goal for scholarships. (Remember the school is tuition-free.)
We have been in a relationship with Esperanza since its start in 2006! In the past 5 years our “Esperanza chef Dana Caribbean dinners” have raised between $2000 and $2500.
Sadly, there will be no Esperanza dinner this year, but to continue our efforts to disrupt the cycle of poverty in girls’ lives from Lawrence, we are hoping you will contribute to this sponsorship, and have Good Shepherd listed with other churches, Bishop Gates, businesses and individuals as sponsors.
To do this, please send a check made out to Church of the Good Shepherd with Esperanza on the memo line by Tuesday, October 20 either by
snail mail to Treasurer, Church of the Good Shepherd , 164 Newtown Rd., Acton, MA 01720
ORthrough bank by mail