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 it.
It has a learning center, too. The center 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
* Neighbors
The first families moved in during fall 1993. A bilingual coordinator was hired the next year to help residents.
Casa de la Esperanza has helped farm worker families for more than 30 years. Hundreds of families have found homes, gotten an education, and built strong bonds here.
The learning center helps residents reach their goals. It does this through education, teamwork, and shared programs. These programs build skills and confidence.
We want our community to be strong and able to support itself. 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 here. We work with local partners, schools, and volunteers to offer:
Each year, hundreds of volunteers help residents learn and grow. They come from colleges, local businesses, and nearby neighbors.
Casa de la Esperanza has offered homes to farm workers and their families for more than 30 years. Farm worker families still come first. But if a home is empty, any low-income household that qualifies can apply. 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 |
Contact Lizbeth Campuzano if you have questions about applying. Call 303-548-6422 or email lcampuzano@bouldercounty.gov.
Students get hands-on learning in the STEM Program. They build skills in science, technology, engineering, and math. They also build confidence.
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. Students compete at local colleges, such as:
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 things, 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. They study physics and engineering by building and launching rockets. The goal is to inspire future 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 this place.
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. Contact Mike Lozano to donate items or ask questions. Call 303-746-6029 or email mlozano@bouldercounty.gov.
Items We Can Use
Housing questions: Lizbeth Campuzano, 303-548-6422 or lcampuzano@bouldercounty.gov
STEM and donations: Mike Lozano, 303-746-6029 or mlozano@bouldercounty.gov
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Young people at Casa de la Esperanza build and program their own robots. They learn science, math, and how to work as a team, and they compete against other teams across Colorado.
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Phone: 720-564-2855
Fax: 303-441-1523
Hours: 8 – 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
P.O. Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306
