To prepare for the 2021-22 school year, Esperanza School and Adult Day Program devised a wish list of items needed for students and staff. Items on our Amazon Wish List are teaching and learning materials students and adult participants will use in their lessons during the upcoming year. If you purchase from the wish list, …
Esperanza School students have been back to a hybrid model, welcoming students both in-person and/or virtually, for about two months now. Since April 19, about 60% of our students have been attending school Monday through Thursday, and Friday, all students are remote. For the small group of students who are still learning at home, teachers …
Esperanza School Updates: A Hybrid Learning Model Through July Read More »
We are so appreciative to all those who joined us throughout last week and for your support. Many of you won unique and exciting auction and raffle items, purchased creative and colorful artwork, and donated during our paddle raise. We are grateful to announce that this flagship Celebrating Victories event raised $53,600! We are incredibly grateful …
Thank You for Participating in our week-long Virtual Gala! Read More »
March 13, 2020 is a day to remember at Esperanza. Esperanza School organized an in-service for all staff, which was abruptly cut short mid-morning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That same afternoon, Governor Pritzker ordered all schools to shut down for the month, an order that continued to be extended through the end of the …
Esperanza School Returns to In-Person Learning After One Year of Remote Learning Read More »
On April 21 The Face of Chicago Business (TFOCB) podcast will feature Joy Decker, Esperanza’s Executive Director, who will provide insight into Esperanza, its services, and give details about the upcoming virtual, Spring Gala: Celebrating Victories. TFOCB tells the stories of the individuals and businesses that allow each suburb and neighborhood to thrive — through …
Esperanza Art Studio provides an opportunity for our adult participants to express themselves. In our positive, welcoming space, our Art Program promotes inclusion and also fosters communication, exploration, self-expression, self-purpose, and independent decision-making through art. We are honored to feature the work of our Black Artists who use their creative talents and gifts to share …
February was an important month across the country, and Esperanza staff and students were honored to celebrate Black History Month. Throughout the month of February, staff, students, and adult participants delved into deep discussions about Black Heroes and their accomplishments. We studied and highlighted various leaders, and influencers of both the past and present, engaging …
Our partnerships with the greater community are the foundation to our success, which is why we are excited to announce our 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 to kick off a new year! Boston Consulting Group (BCG) BCG …
Collaborating with External Partners to Better Serve Our Community Read More »
It’s a great start to the new year! Thank you for helping us to meet and exceed our annual goal. We raised close to $60,000! Our community was incredibly supportive during the Giving Season and we are grateful for your generosity and kindness during this time. You made an impact! The money we raised during …
