Stories From Esperanza
Volunteering at Esperanza
Joel has been volunteering with Ben, a resident in Esperanza's supported living program, for the last year. Ben is a prolific songwriter and Joel helps him record his songs. In this video, Joel talks about his experiences as a volunteer and helping get Ben into a...
Esperanza’s new supported living residence!
We are excited to announce that we have purchased a new home in Chicago’s Logan Square that will be Esperanza’s next Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) home! Esperanza’s CILA homes provide 24-hour care to adults with developmental disabilities while...
Esperanza’s Story
At Esperanza Community Services, children and adults with developmental disabilities are becoming more independent. A variety of tools are being used by our professional staff to help participants of all ability levels grow their skills, including communication...
Esperanza’s WorkReady program is helping adults with developmental disabilities achieve tremendous things.
Esperanza’s WorkReady program is helping adults with developmental disabilities achieve tremendous things. Participants in the WorkReady program are building practical vocational skills. They’re becoming more confident in their abilities and, as a result, more...
Thank you for making Celebrating Victories our most successful event ever!
On April 18, 350 of Esperanza’s friends and supporters filled the Union League Club of Chicago to help us celebrate the victories of the past year. Jackie Shen and Joel Nickson co-chaired the gala, which raised $115,000 to support Esperanza’s programs for children and...
Art, Food and Love
Check out this video! Chefs Joel Nickson and Jackie Shen, co-chairs of Esperanza’s Celebrating Victories gala, explain how they got involved with Esperanza and why it’s all about art, food and love. http://player.vimeo.com/video/62184281