Casa de la Esperanza is a community of 32 homes in Longmont, Colorado. It serves farm workers and their families. The Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA) owns and runs the community.
The community has a learning center. It offers free classes and activities for people who live there.
Casa de la Esperanza was built through a joint effort. Partners included Community Action Programs, the Boulder County Commissioners, the Boulder County Housing Authority, and local community members.
The first families moved in during fall 1993. A bilingual coordinator was hired the next year to help residents.
For more than 30 years, Casa de la Esperanza has helped hundreds of farm worker families find homes, get an education, and build a strong community.
The learning center helps residents reach their goals. It does this through education, teamwork, and community programs. These programs build skills and confidence.
We want to build a strong, self-sufficient community. We want people to learn from each other and honor those who came before them. Our goal is to help today’s children become tomorrow’s leaders.
The program supports more than 100 children and youth who live in the community. We work with local partners, schools, and volunteers to offer:
Each year, hundreds of volunteers from colleges, local businesses, and the broader community give their time to help residents learn and grow.
Casa de la Esperanza has offered homes to farm workers and their families for more than 30 years. Farm worker families still get first priority. However, empty homes are now open to all low-income households that qualify. To apply, complete the online application at waitlistcheck.
Income limits (as of June 18, 2025):
| Family Size | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People | 7 People | 8 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | $93,800 | $104,200 | $112,550 | $120,900 | $129,250 | $137,550 |
Please reach out to Lizbeth Campusano with any questions about eligibility or applying at 303-548-6422 or lcampuzano@bouldercounty.gov.
The STEM Program gives students hands-on learning experiences. Students build skills and confidence in science, technology, engineering, and math.
The Casa de la Esperanza Robotics Academy started in 2007. It helps students stay excited about learning through robotics. Students work with mentors to design, build, and program robots. They compete at local colleges, including the University of Denver, University of Colorado, and Regis University.
The Robotics Academy offers programs for all ages:
Casa also offers math, science, and computer classes and projects.
Each summer, students can join the Cottonwood Institute for outdoor learning and fun. The program is open to all school-age children in grades K–12.
Students explore nature while building confidence and teamwork skills. They learn to talk clearly, work together, and handle new situations — all while enjoying the outdoors.
The Rocket Club is a summer program funded by NASA. It helps students get excited about math, science, and engineering. The program runs for five years and is designed for middle school students.
Students learn about Newton’s laws of motion, physics, and engineering by building and launching rockets. The goal is to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians.
Casa Scholars helps students in grades K-12 do well in school and prepare for college. The program offers:
Casa Scholars helps students graduate from high school and go on to college.
The Casa de la Esperanza Learning Center is open Monday through Thursday all year. There are also some weekend activities.
Volunteers are a key part of helping students learn, grow, and succeed. When you volunteer at Casa, you invest in the future of young people and the whole community.
Ways to help
To get involved, fill out the Casa de la Esperanza Volunteer Application.
We help students do well in school and build new skills. We also offer classes for adults.
Hours
Programs
Yes. Donations help support our programs. To donate items or ask questions, contact Mike Lozano at 303-678-6220 or mlozano@bouldercounty.gov.
Items We Can Use
Housing questions: Lizbeth Campuzano, 303-548-6422 or lcampuzano@bouldercounty.gov
STEM and donations: Mike Lozano, 303-678-6220 or mlozano@bouldercounty.gov
Phone: 720-564-2855
Fax: 303-441-1523
Hours: 8 – 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
P.O. Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306
