About us

The nonprofit organization was founded by Janet Pedraza Fonseca, the daughter of the late Esperanza Pedraza, who was a five-year breast and ovarian cancer survivor. Janet is driven by a strong desire to give back to the community, recognizing the potential to make a significant difference in the lives of others. As a carrier of the BRCA genetic gene, she is particularly dedicated to this cause. Her main motivation, however, comes from her daughters, Jenaly and Jesenia.

The foundation is committed to partnering with physicians in Corpus Christi to ensure that women who would otherwise lack access to necessary medical treatments or surgeries can receive them. By collaborating with healthcare providers, centers, and other groups, the foundation aims to promote and facilitate these services. Through these combined efforts, Janet strives to provide resources and support to those in need, making a positive impact on the lives of women facing challenging circumstances.

Our Mission

The foundation serves as a valuable resource and unwavering support system for women who have undergone ovarian or breast cancer treatment, are carriers of the BRCA genetic mutation, or have had a mastectomy. Additionally, it provides assistance to the families of those who pass away due to complications from ovarian or breast cancer. The organization is dedicated to helping these brave individuals on their journey by alleviating the financial burden they face.The primary goal is to assist middle-class individuals who are employed and have insurance coverage but struggle to cover deductibles or additional expenses associated with medical treatments and surgeries. By doing so, the foundation aims to ease the financial stress on these families, ensuring they can access the necessary care without the added worry of financial strain.

Application Information

Each applicant must have undergone a diagnosis of breast/ovarian cancer and/or a mastectomy. These applicants will be eligible for this grant. Which will be based on their application details and supporting information received. All grants are awarded through an objective and a non-discriminatory selection process.

Type of Grants Offered by La Esperanza Foundation include:

*Vary from 200.00- 2,000.00 insurance co-pays and related surgical and/or facility fees or funeral expenses.

Requirements to apply: Reside within a 60 mile radius to Nueces County.

Applying within 1-4 months of treatment and/or surgery. Have received a written estimate from your surgeon/provider. Surgeon is in-network unless there is a justifiable reason why you must go out of network.

This grant ONLY covers medical expenses NO living or travel expenses.

We carefully review each grant application in the order received. Unfortunately, we cannot tell you if you qualify prior to receiving your complete application. Processing and approval of complete applications may take between 14-30 days. Please allow 30 days prior to surgery. If your grant request is approved, the grant award will be paid directly to medical providers/facilities to pay for breast reconstruction, and related medical expenses.

We understand that you wish to be considered as a candidate to receive charitable benefits through the Las Esperanzas Foundation. This grant application and client agreement, when signed by you, confirms your agreement with the terms of participation in the program.

On the following pages, you will find the grant application packet, including client agreement Authorization Form, Policy, and Statement of Need.

(Application can be found at the top right corner for download)

College Scholarship Program

The nonprofit organization is committed to empowering students through education and opportunity. This year, we proudly award college scholarships to students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and a strong commitment to their future goals. The scholarship program helps reduce financial barriers and encourages students to pursue higher education with confidence. By supporting students today, we are helping build stronger communities and creating opportunities for the next generation to succeed.

Scholarship Application Requirements

To apply, students must submit email us:

A brief paragraph introducing themselves
The degree or field of study they plan to pursue
Why they chose their career path and educational goals
Applications and essays should be emailed to: lasesperanzasfoundation@yahoo.com
Please include your full name, school name, graduation year, and contact information in your email submission.