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...
URGENT: Take Action This Week to #SaveMedicaid!

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

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...

Support Marcus this school year!

Support Marcus this school year!

We've gotten to see the incredible journey of Marcus, a young student whose life has been transformed thanks to the generosity of donors like you. Six months ago, Marcus reached a critical point when his previous school, unable to manage his aggressive behavior, asked...

Introducing our Gala Honoree: Samantha Olds Frey

At our Gala this year, we are honored to recognize Samantha Olds Frey as our distinguished honoree. Samantha is the Chief Executive Officer for the Humana Gold Plus Integrated Plan. Prior to joining Humana, she served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Illinois...

Associate Board Members Wanted

Associate Board Members Wanted

Esperanza is looking for passionate professionals in their 20’s and 30’s to join our Associate Board! The Associate Board is a leadership group made up of young professionals who, through their own time, talent and resources,...

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