Building hope with community.

Esperanza Community Housing supports initiatives for healthy, sustainable community development.

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Rooted in South L.A.

Esperanza Community Housing Corporation is a social justice non-profit in South Central Los Angeles that achieves long-term, comprehensive community development.

We work towards developing a strong, prosperous, healthy community with a holistic approach that includes program in housing, health, economic development, arts and culture, and environmental justice.

We support initiatives for healthier communities and sustainable development through health equity, affordable housing, economic opportunity, and art and culture experiences.

News & Updates

International Women’s Day Art Exhibition

Join us for a celebration of resilience and creativity!
International Women’s Day Art Exhibition “Palestinian Women: Images and Stories,” on view March 8 to May 6.

Large mural on the side of a building with a red car parked in front. The mural says "Mercado la Paloma" and features 10-20 people eating, buying and selling food and goods, and two people painting an image of the Virgin Maria on the ground.
Poster for Women's Day art exhibition that features a stylized image of a woman wearing a keffiyeh on her head, with a watermelon, cactus, and dove alongside her and the words "Palestinian Women: Images and Stories, March 8th to May 6th, 9am-9pm".

Holbox is the L.A. Times Restaurant of the Year

Mercado la Paloma is Esperanza's long-term economic development project. Visit the Mercado and see all that the creative and vibrant community of South LA have to offer.

Our Programs

  • Several construction workers on a building construction project. In the foreground is one man wearing a bright blue helmet, while there are other people in helmets in the background.

    Affordable Housing

    Esperanza owns and operates 9 affordable housing properties in South Central Los Angeles. Browse the available units and apply today.

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  • 7 women wearing traditional Latin American clothing, including brightly colored beads, bracelets, and feathers, holding pineapples on their shoulders while performing a dance.

    Arts & Culture

    Celebrate South L.A.’s rich heritage and vibrant traditions through art exhibits, workshops, music and dance performances, and cultural festivals.

    Upcoming Events
  • 10 people wearing green shirts that say "TRUST South LA", smiling for the camera, two people are wearing flourescent vests.

    Health Equity

    Our Promotores de Salud (Community Health Workers) provide essential primary preventive care, health education, and facilitate healthcare access in frontline communities.

    Healthy Breathing Program
  • Large mural on the side of a building with a red car parked in front. The mural says "Mercado la Paloma" and features 10-20 people eating, buying and selling food and goods, and two people painting an image of the Virgin Maria on the ground.

    Economic Development

    Visit Mercado La Paloma, Esperanza’s market hall, where award-winning restaurants, local artisans, and cultural events come together in South Central LA.

    Explore the Mercado

  • Environmental Justice

    We lead environmental justice campaigns by conducting community-led research, organizing, and education for local communities affected by toxic neighborhood drilling.

    Watch People Not Pozos
  • Several people holding a sign that says "Esperanza Community Housing," part of a larger march of people holding signs that say "Save Obamacare" and "St. Johns", as they march down a wide street in Los Angeles.

    Policy Advocacy

    In partnership with allied coalitions, we champion policies that promote housing, health, racial, and environmental justice at the local and state level.

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Instagram Updates

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View fullsize LA Needs Stronger Rent Control NOW‼️🚨⁠ ⁠ Access resources at the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ In just a few weeks, city leadership will have an opportunity to strengthen our city’s rent control law, known as the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinanc