by Jayne Drew | Aug 24, 2026 | Latest News
Esperanza Community Services is honored to recognize Bowman C. Lingle II as the 2026 recipient of the Bobby Reyes Award. The award honors individuals whose generosity and commitment create lasting opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. For many...
by Jayne Drew | May 27, 2026 | Latest News
Earlier this month, our members proudly competed in the 2026 Special Olympics Games, and we could not be more excited to celebrate their incredible achievements! Over two action-packed days of competition, our athletes gave it their all in a variety of track and field...
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,...
