by Jayne Drew | May 14, 2026 | Latest News
Esperanza Community Services is excited to announce our signature 2026 fundraising event — the September Soirée — returning to the stunning Ignite Glass Studios in Chicago on Thursday, September 17, 2026! Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of...
by Jayne Drew | May 11, 2026 | Latest News
We’re Growing — and Looking for New Leaders Esperanza Community Services is excited to continue expanding our impact and is seeking passionate, community-minded leaders to join our Executive Board. As we grow our programs and deepen our commitment to individuals with...
by Jayne Drew | May 11, 2026 | Latest News
Staff and Volunteers Celebrate Founders Day A heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible volunteers and Associate Board members who joined us for our Founders Day Spring Clean-Up Event on April 25th! We are especially grateful to Emily and the team at Verdant Place...
by Joanna Wagner | Aug 18, 2025 | Latest News
Because Graduation Should Be a Beginning, Not an End… As a new school year begins, we’re celebrating an incredible milestone here at Esperanza, not just for our students, but for our entire community! This fall, Kannessa, one of our beloved high school graduates,...
by Joanna Wagner | Jul 31, 2025 | Latest News
Esperanza is thrilled to share the exciting news that our dear friend and longtime champion, Aaron McKay, will be honored with the 2025 Bobby Reyes Award at this year’s Gala! If you’ve ever had the privilege of working with Aaron, you know how deeply he cares about...
by Joanna Wagner | Jul 29, 2025 | Latest News
Nicolette St. Angel was first introduced to Esperanza Community Services in the early 2000s by her client and friend, Chef Jackie Shen, who led the organization’s fundraising dinners for several years. These humble, heartfelt events were held in the ECS auditorium,...