Esperanza Honors Black History
February was an important month across the country, and Esperanza staff and students were honored to celebrate Black History Month.…
Community Partners
We are excited to announce collaborations with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Community Kitchen / Snakes and Lattes, Betsy’s Blankets, and The Children’s Planet!
GALA UPDATES
Our Celebrating Victories Gala is happening virtually this May! Learn more »
Esperanza Updates
Collaborating with External Partners to Better Serve Our Community
Our partnerships with the greater community are the foundation to our success, which is why we are excited to announce…
Thank you for helping us raise over $50,000!
It’s a great start to the new year! Thank you for helping us to meet and exceed our annual goal.…
Chicago Charlie: Esperanza School Paraprofessional Brings the City Inside Students’ and Adult Participants’ Homes
Charles Granger, Esperanza School’s dedicated paraprofessional takes students and Esperanza’s adult participants on virtual field trips around Chicago in his…
Celebrating Esperanza’s Black Artists!
Esperanza Art Studio provides an opportunity for our adult participants to express themselves. In our positive, welcoming space, our Art…
What We Do
We serve hundreds of children and adults with Autism and other disabilities, along with their families throughout Chicago, by providing life-changing support to help them achieve their fullest potential and become as independent as possible.
Why we do it
For 50 years, we have helped people build academic and life skills that lead to independence, happiness, and a higher quality of life. For every person we support to achieve a goal, a family becomes stronger and our entire community is enriched.
How we do it
We offer a range of comprehensive services for adults and children with Autism and other disabilities. Our services include Adult residential, adult day training, home-based support, art exploration, Esperanza Therapeutic Day School, and Esperanza Learning Center.
