Stories From Esperanza
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...
URGENT: Take Action This Week to #SaveMedicaid!
This week, ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources) is leading a National Week of Action to #SaveMedicaid, and we need your help! Now is the time to urge Congress to protect the Medicaid-funded services that our students and clients rely on every...
Why I Support Esperanza – Giving Tuesday Reflections
Why I Support Esperanza – Giving Tuesday Reflections As the CEO of Esperanza, I am honored to witness the strength, resilience, and determination of our students and clients every day. On this Giving Tuesday, I want to share why I’m passionate about our mission and...
Join Esperanza’s Associate Board for their Fall Bingo Night on Nov 14th
Join Us for Esperanza's Fall Bingo Night Thursday, Nov 14 at Midwest Coast Brewing Co Our Associate Board is hosting an exciting evening of Bingo, beer, and fun—and we’d love for you to join us! For $35, enjoy 15 games of Bingo and pizza while connecting with our...