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St. Paul-based nonprofit Casa de Esperanza, which for nearly 40 years has worked to end domestic violence in Minnesota and nationwide, is changing its name to Esperanza United.
According to President and CEO Patti Tototzintle, the new name will make it easier for those who use Esperanza United's services. Previously, Tototzintle said, the organization — which focuses on the Latino community — had two websites and several names for its various programs. Casa de Esperanza referred to the nonprofit's local programs, while its national programs became known as the National Latino Network. Each had its own website.
"Now that's not going to be needed," Tototzintle said. "We will be Esperanza United and we will be [marketed as] a national organization that still has a presence in Minnesota and in the Twin Cities."