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...
We Work Together: Esperanza’s Annual Artists Show

We Work Together: Esperanza’s Annual Artists Show

We Work Together is Esperanza’s annual art extravaganza! This year we will be highlighting many new, never-before-seen pieces by a variety of brand new artists, as well as old friends! Come out and meet the artists, enjoy some wine, and have a great time. This event...

Marcello’s Story

Marcello’s Story

Esperanza Community Services helped Marcello to live independently, and Esperanza’s generous donors made it possible. Watch this video to see the impact your gift to Esperanza will have for people with developmental disabilities. You can make a tax-deductible donation...

The Goth Wedding A Murderous Union

The Goth Wedding A Murderous Union 11.19.16 7:30PM -1:00AM The Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel The For the Love of Chocolate Foundation, the organization that brings you the annual For the Love of Chocolate (FLOC) Gala, is launching a new event –and all funds...

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