Stories From Esperanza

Support Kannessa’s Journey in the New Bridge NextSteps Program!

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,...

Aaron McKay named 2025 Bobby Reyes Legacy Award recipient

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...
Our annual Celebrating Victories Gala is going virtual!

Our annual Celebrating Victories Gala is going virtual!

SAVE THE DATE! June 22 - 26 and REGISTER NOW! Though the community cannot come together in-person for our Gala, we have the opportunity to bring our virtual community together to make a difference for Esperanza! Our online silent auction will feature one of a kind art...

DONATION DRIVE – Immediate Assistance is Needed

DONATION DRIVE – Immediate Assistance is Needed

Esperanza prides itself on supporting our families and clients with special needs. We have and will always be about community--an inclusive community that sees strength in people’s differences and disabilities. Right now, our community has been significantly impacted...

A message to the Esperanza Community

A message to the Esperanza Community

Dear Esperanza Community; Our hearts go out to all that are hurting. We grieve and stand in solidarity with the Black and Brown communities in our city of Chicago and across the nation. At a time when we are dealing with a global pandemic which is disproportionately...

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