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 Community Services Provides Hope

Esperanza Community Services Provides Hope

Esperanza Community Services provides hope for those with developmental disabilities. Students, adults, and families are seeing their lives transformed as possibilities for the future emerge. http://player.vimeo.com/video/38993991

Celebrating Victories Supporters

Celebrating Victories Supporters

Thanks to you to all of our supporters for making this year’s Celebrating Victories a huge success! Thursday night at the Union League Club of Chicago, guests enjoyed a fantastic meal prepared by co-chairs, chefs Joel Nickson and Jackie Shen, as well as chef Michael...

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