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Somos una nonprofit bebé,en busca de ayuda para concientizar los temas de abuso,adicción y suicidio.Creemos firmemente en bajar los niveles,ayudando a pagar los servicios de salud mental de nuestros referidos,soy una sobreviviente,les comparto un poco de una entrevista que me hicieron en inglés.

Mi primer idioma es español.

En la fotografía que agregué,donde parezco niño,fue el mismo día en que fui víctima de abuso sexual,yo estaba demasiado ebria,como para defenderme. Guardo esa fotografía como mi mayor tesoro de resilencia.

In some ways Esmeralda Barron is a typical wife and mother, but her drive to make life better for others sets her apart.

Her dedication to her husband of twenty-three years and their three children is clear and heart-warming. She met her man while they were both working in a restaurant, he proposed six months later, and they are still on their honeymoon. Still, her lifes journey has often been uphill.

Her father was a bus driver who traveled all over Mexico, and she loved playing with his work clothes, and she loved him. Her mother was a teacher in a small town in Mexico, and until Esmeralda was five, she lived with a friend of her mothers.

However, she moved in with her mother when she was nearly six years old. Since her siblings were just meeting a six-year-old Esmeralda, they bullied her because they thought she was adopted when in actuality, she is their blood sister. However, they came to understand that she was not adopted, and they showered her with love.

She was eleven when her mother committed suicide. This was motivation for Esmeralda to later start a non-profit to help others who are enduring such severe trials.

Her parents set her out onto the straight and narrow.

The values that I was left with are to open doors and not close them to anyone, she says. Be honest and very responsible.

Despite her Christian values, Esmeralda faced the challenges of life that led her to start drinking when she was 15. But her problems were not over. At 17, she was sexually abused.

I fell into the abyss of hopelessness and indulged in alcohol to take away the pain, she said. I was angry with everyone, but a friend introduced me to a book that said if I am still alive, that means my mission is not finished hence what I do with Orchids of Hope.

Esmeralda was at the lowest point in her life when her sister-in-law invited her to come to United States. Coming the USA was a game changer for her. According to Esmeralda, United States gave her a new lease on life.

For example, she felt such an indescribable freedom. She could walk on safe streets unlike in Mexico. Moreover, she met the love of her life Miguel Ramirez. Slowly but surely, Esmeralda not only got her life back but started thriving and flourishing.

She worships her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through the Catholic church but gives no thought to the religious affiliation of those she helps.

Her parents taught her that we all have the same Creator, and their devotion to family and community was the perfect example of how to live the Christian life.

They always protected their kids from exterior problems, she says. We were all raised not to break the rules and always to be on the lookout for each other as a family.

She has undergone mentoring and ongoing education for sales and business. Her blue-collar roots were great preparation for her present work in both private enterprise and community service.

While still in Mexico she worked as a cashier and washed dishes. After immigrating to Chicago with her sister-in-law she continued working in restaurants while also cleaning houses.

After a bad experience with a general manager, she and her husband packed up and moved to Texas, where her sister lived.

Nowadays she assists her husband in running his companies M&E Ramirez Construction, LLC, and Ramirez-Barron Construction Properties, LLC. This past December 5 - 2023, she launched her non-profit agency, Orchids of Hope in order to, help the community combat the dark cycles of life.

For her, climbing the ladder of achievement is an ongoing quest for goals that, when reached, are replaced by others that beckon her (and others) forward and upward.

You never get to what you call success because youre always aiming to go higher and [are] setting bigger goals, she says. I get to hear from other people in our community, and I do a lot of volunteer work for schools and the community.

The main aspect of her calling that does not appeal to her is the difficulty of overcoming financial obstacles, but this in no way dims her passion for helping those around her while she encourages others to do the same.

It has been a challenge to raise money for my community, but slowly we are all coming together, she says. Dont think about it too much and follow your heart.

Following the worlds only perfect example, Jesus Christ, she forges ahead in her efforts in both private and public service.

I never give up because I know He is on my side, she says.

Her work history is long and impressive.

She spent fifteen years as a Language Proficiency Assessment Committee representative for the Hallsville Independent School District, and from 2019-**** worked as a volunteer for Martin House. She willingly gets her hands dirty when needed. When a massive power failure blanketed the area on June 17, 2023, Esmeralda made a post on Facebook, the post went viral, and she ended up getting so many families coming over to her house.

As a result, community members donated food and others volunteered and assisted her with the cooking.

It was a success beyond her expectations.

I didnt know I was going to get a lot of messages even to the point the city of Hallsville gave me a certificate of appreciation, she says.

By founding and organizing its Stop Child Abuse Race, she raised more than $30,000 for the Martin House from 2019-****. Her associate Catalina Lopez makes clear her own reasons for helping Esmeralda in her many and crucial involvements.

Ysabel Jurado CD 14 Boyle Heights

(Not resolved) I have not received a call back as of today or response, my initial email was sent January 2,2025.

Good afternoon, Telemundo

I thought I would share this with you in regards to our Council member Ysabel Jurado who represents Boyle Heights, El Sereno, Eagle Rock, and part of Downtown Los Angeles.

I have attempted to contact my Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado. I have emailed her and called her office in Boyle Heights.

This is the email address I sent the email to councilmember.jurado@***.org The voicemail was full. This is number that I called 1 (32*) ***-****.

I hopefully you can mention this to your producers.

She was sworn in early December.

I would think I wouldve receive a call back from her staff, no.

I am sure I am not the only one to try to reach Ysabel Jurado.

My cell phone number is 323 509-****.