Contact EmpowerEd Hope
You won't find a generic contact form here.
You'll find information so you can call or email real people at EmpowerEd Hope. Connect directly with the person who can actually help.
General Inquiries
Lesley Gonzalez Cisneros
604-860-0510
lesley@empoweredhope.ca
Not sure who to contact? Lesley will get you to the right person.
Newcomer Services & Tutoring Support
Lesley Gonzalez Cisneros
Literacy Facilitator and Volunteer Program Coordinator
604-206-8013
lesley@empoweredhope.ca
Settlement & Legal Aid
Darla Dickinson
Executive Director
604-860-0510
darla@empoweredhope.ca
Swetexel Daycare & Preschool
Alejandra Dagnino
Swetexel Daycare & Preschool Manager
604-869-1363
alex@empoweredhope.ca
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Quick Answers
Do I need an appointment, or can I just drop in?
Drop-ins are welcome. Appointments are recommended so we can make sure someone has time for you when you arrive.
What's the best way to reach someone directly?
The best way to reach someone directly is to call us.
EmpowerEd Hope Main Office
Phone: 604-860-0510
Swetexel Daycare & Preschool
Phone/Text: 604-869-1363
If we're unable to answer your call right away, please leave a message, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Where are you located, and what are your hours?
EmpowerEd Hope Main Office
Unit D – 895 3rd Avenue
Hope, BC
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Swetexel Daycare & Preschool
Building B – 949 3rd Avenue
Hope, BC
Daycare Hours:
Monday to Friday
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Please call or email us if you have any questions or would like to book an appointment.
Is there a cost for any of your programs or services?
Most of our services are free.
Swetexel Preschool & Daycare has its own program fees.
Everything else, from literacy support to legal aid referrals, comes at no cost. Donations are always welcome but never required.
What if I'm not sure which service I need?
That's okay. Reach out to us, and we'll talk with you about your needs and connect you with the right support.