Stories From Esperanza
Life is Nice if You Know How to Live: A Former Esperanza Student’s Story of Achievement
Recently we were visited by a former Esperanza School student named José. He told us he wanted to stop in and say hello to his teachers. We’re very glad that he did. While he was here, José told us about how he has built on his educational foundation since graduating...
Why I make time for Esperanza
About 16 years ago, I received a letter from an organization called Esperanza Community Services asking if I could donate unneeded food from the restaurant I was running at the time. They wanted the food to help provide lunch for their participants. I see cooking as a...
Esperanza gets a glowing review!
Everyone loves to hear that they do good work and that what they do makes a difference. I’m happy to say that’s exactly what Esperanza heard last week. We received this great news from two reviewers from CARF, an independent accrediting organization that ensures...
Getting to Know Esperanza
I came to Esperanza a month and a half ago not knowing exactly what to expect. As the newest member of Esperanza’s development team, I, of course, knew my job description. I’d met the people with whom I’d be working. I’d done more than a little reconnaissance on the...
My Journey With Esperanza, Part 1 – by Mary von Mandel
Several years ago, a friend invited me to attend a gala at a place called Esperanza Community Services. I agreed because she was my friend and she was excited to show me where she was volunteering her time as a board member. From the moment I walked in the door,...
When you support Esperanza, you are making achievements possible.
People who support Esperanza Community Services through their contributions of time and money are making tremendous achievements possible, in all of our programs. Please click here to read how Esperanza has helped Susan become more independent, and read more about the...