Ruth Isabel Izaguirre Sanchez
Lori Connell
“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 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 at the age of 17. 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 had a keen interest in everything related to beauty. She attempted to complete two different cosmetology courses before arriving at Mi Esperanza. The first course was in a private school, and the second was government-sponsored. Ruth could not finish either because she lacked the resources to cover 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 decided to complete the computer course first. 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 developed teamwork skills. It was so important. I'm working at the beauty salon where I did a month's internship before graduation!"