Services Available at the Esperanza Center

Hours of Operation
English as a Second Language
Employment Placement
Healthcare Services

The Esperanza Center, formerly called Hispanic Apostolate/Immigration Legal Services, has been welcoming and serving the immigrant population in the Baltimore Metropolitan area since 1963. We help those who come to United States feel at home and assimilate into our community.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

We provide the following services:

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program

Our ESL program is unique in the area because we offer flexible schedules for volunteers and students. Our drop-in classes are comprised of small groups and one-on-one teaching. The ESL program also includes short-term structured classes in partnership with Baltimore City Community College and a computer lab.

Schedule for English as a Second Language classes:

Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Employment Placement

Employers and employees are matched during the daily employment job club conducted at our center.

Healthcare Services Center

Through the collaborative efforts and partnerships with local hospitals, clinics, the Health Department of Baltimore City and County and many volunteer services of generous physicians, we are able to provide healthcare services including:

Primary care for uninsured adults
Primary dental care for adults and children
Mental Health services
Inoculations
Breast and Cervical Cancer screenings
Flu shots
Ophthalmological screenings
Diabetic Retinopathy screenings
OB/GYN
Customer Services/Referral

We guide and educate our clients on accessing services in the school system, medical system and their day-to-day needs. We provide assistance with school forms, written applications, passport applications and many other forms. Additionally, we assist clients by referring them to appropriate services such as housing, legal aid, and healthcare.

We can help and refer our clients dealing with issues involving the MVA, non-immigration legal situations, and utility and other billings. Our staff can also offer translation services for written documents such as birth certificates and school records, for phone conversations, and for personal situations.