Ruth Isabel Izaguirre Sanchez

“Blessings to all Mi Esperanza’s supporters! Please keep helping single mothers like me. Providing us the opportunities we need to make a better future; at the same time, you are helping our children have a better future.”

— Ruth

Ruth receiving her cosmetology diploma

Ruth Isabel is a single mother of four. And is a two-time graduate of Mi Esperanza. Ruth first completed the computer tech course in 2017. The following year, she completed the beauty course.

Ruth finished high school when she was 17 years old. Immediately after graduating, she had her first child. As a young mother, her priorities changed. College became a distant dream.

RUTH ISABEL AT A GLANCE

• Single

• Children: Four

• Community: Col. Reparto por Abajo

• Mi Esperanza Course: Cosmetology & Computer Technology

Ruth always liked everything related to beauty. She tried to complete two different cosmetology courses before coming to Mi Esperanza. The first course was in a private school, and the second was government-sponsored. Ruth could not finish either because she didn't have the resources to pay the required expenses.

Ruth said, "I put all my hopes into the free courses Mi Esperanza offered. When I learned about Mi Esperanza, the beauty course had already started, so I first decided to complete the computer course. The next year, I was finally able to complete a cosmetology course."

Ruth said, "My children are my inspiration; they gave me the motivation I needed to try again. During my two years at Mi Esperanza, my responsibilities at home were heavy, but I would not give up. I was determined to graduate. The courses were amazing. I learned computer and cosmetology skills, but I also learned about teamwork. It was so important. I'm working at the beauty salon where I did a month's internship before graduation!"