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...
Esperanza’s Celebrating Victories Gala

Esperanza’s Celebrating Victories Gala

Join us for Esperanza’s Celebrating Victories Gala Thursday, April 23rd, 5:30 PM Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson, Chicago Esperanza’s Celebrating Victories Gala is a fun and inspiring night out to support children and adults with developmental...

Fall Arts Fest

Fall Arts Fest

Presented by the participants of Esperanza's WorkReady vocational program Friday, November 14 6 pm Your $10 ticket price is applied towards your art purchase that evening! Browse and purchase artwork by Esperanza artists and participate in live art collaborations...

The Fourth Annual Masquerade Madness

The Fourth Annual Masquerade Madness

It’s time for Masquerade Madness! Join your hosts, the Associate Board of Esperanza Community Services, at Pint in Chicago’s Wicker Park for a fun and exciting masquerade-themed night out with drinks, dancing, appetizers, a raffle and more! Your finest masquerade...

Support Esperanza at the Taste of Lincoln!

Summer in Chicago means street fest season! And this weekend, you have an opportunity to support Esperanza while enjoying one of Chicago's premier fests, Taste of Lincoln! On Saturday, July 26, Esperanza's Associate Board and volunteers will be bartending at Taste of...

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