Stories From Esperanza

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...

Esperanza Partners with UChicago Booth Board Fellows

At Esperanza Community Services, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive meaningful change. As proud nonprofit partners in Booth’s Board Fellows Program for another year, we’re thrilled to welcome our newest team of Fellows: Sanchit, Georgina, and Abhishek. ...
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,...

How Esperanza Transformed Ronaldo’s School Experience

How Esperanza Transformed Ronaldo’s School Experience

Before Ronaldo was an Esperanza student, his school would often call his parents to pick him up before lunch. Now, Ronaldo’s been at Esperanza for two years and is able to stay the whole day at school.  Ronaldo’s family is grateful for the improvements that they...

38 years of growth

38 years of growth

In the summer of 1985, Esperanza participant, Juan, became an early intervention student at six months old. At the same time, DSP Rovidio was a few months into his career at Esperanza. 38 years later, their bond is stronger than ever and Rovidio has seen Juan grow...

Support Terrell’s Journey to a Bright Future!

Support Terrell’s Journey to a Bright Future!

When Terrell first walked through the doors of Esperanza School in 2017, he faced significant challenges and really struggled with his communication and behavior skills. Thanks to the unwavering support of our dedicated staff and the generosity of donors like you, his...

Esperanza through the eyes of the associate board

Esperanza through the eyes of the associate board

The associate board consists of young professionals in their 20s and 30s who are passionate about advocacy, engaging in their communities and supporting the Esperanza mission to uplift and support individuals with disabilities.  Current associate board chair and...

Celebrate Autism Awareness Month, support Juan

Celebrate Autism Awareness Month, support Juan

Juan is a 16-year-old student who loves to sing, dance, and create art. These activities, along with other artistic forms, provide our students with autism an enhanced visual and auditory context for learning and self-expression. This April, during autism awareness...

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