Supporting Abilities.
Creating Opportunities.
Welcome to Esperanza!
Our Mission
At Esperanza Community Services, our mission is to empower people with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential and lead fulfilling, independent lives.
We strive to achieve this through innovative education, effective advocacy, and compassionate support while fostering a supportive community where everyone can thrive.
Our History
In 1969, a mother decided she wanted more for her son, Bobby, who was born with spinal meningitis.
Guadalupe Reyes created Esperanza School, a place where students with developmental disabilities found a solid foundation of education and support.
Over the years, Esperanza has expanded its reach, growing into a comprehensive organization that now serves both children and adults, provides essential education, therapy, and support services to more than 100 individuals annually, empowering them to achieve greater independence and quality of life.
Empowering Services
Through our person-centered approach, we enable our clients to pursue their passion, embrace their abilities, make informed decisions, and reach their fullest potential.
Therapeutic Day School
We serve 60 children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, by providing life-changing support to help them achieve their fullest potential.
Adult Services
We serve hundreds of adults in a variety of ways. Through our day program, residential services, art studio and home-based program, we are able to ensure high quality care.
Dedicated Staff
Esperanza’s staff is passionate about serving our community of adults and children. Find opportunities to contribute skills and support our mission, aiding our people.
Our Stories
Esperanza honored as 2025 Merit Award recipient
On May 28, 2025, Esperanza Community Services was honored to receive a $30,000 Merit Grant Award from Impact Grants Chicago. As one of only three nonprofits selected for a merit grant, and one of seven organizations recognized overall that evening, Esperanza is proud...
Tabitha rocks out at Singing for Awareness event
“It’s a nice day today” Tabitha says as we get ready to discuss the unforgettable Karaoke Night. Tabitha is a long-time adult client of ours that has actively participated in both our day program and Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) program. She radiates...
Thank you 2024 Bobby Reyes Award Recipients – Norma and Martha Bizzaro
Imagine dedicating more than half of your life to an organization that you truly believe in. Devotion is a word that is used to describe loyalty and commitment to an activity or cause. This is only one of many words that can be used to describe last year's Bobby Reyes...