Esperanza(Hope) Never Dies

Center for New Americans

Education and Resources for Immigrants and Refugees in Western Massachusetts

My grandmother Esperanza was an immigrant. She arrived by ship to Ellis Island in the early 1900’s. She came in search of the American Dream. The elusive dream that evades so many. She worked in the factories of NYC. She wanted to be an actress. America was not ready for the talent of my Puerto Rican grandmother. She returned to Puerto Rico to live out the remainder of her days in a small cement house in the campo of Arroyo. If it were not for my grandmother, and the choices she made I would not be who I am today. I dedicate my 30 days of writing poetry to my Abuela Esperanza, and all the immigrants who have come to America in search of their dream.

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Center for New Americans has been welcoming and serving immigrants in Western Massachusetts since 1992. We teach free classes in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), digital literacy, civics, U.S. culture. We offer support services including connections to community resources and assistance finding employment. We also offer some immigration legal services, including assistance applying and preparing for U.S. citizenship, assistance with employment authorization and family petitions, and some humanitarian assistance. We rely on a small, dedicated staff, an engaged board of directors, generous volunteers and supporters, and public and private funding. 30 Poems in November! is one of our most important fundraisers every year.