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...
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...

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...

Reflecting on 2022

Reflecting on 2022

Esperanza Community Services began as a therapeutic day school in 1969 by Guadalupe Reyes. She was driven to help her son Bobby, and other children with intellectual disabilities, to learn in a manner that met the unique needs of each student. This past has been one...

Invest in Andy’s Future

Invest in Andy’s Future

Engaging with art is essential to the human experience. Art promotes freedom of creative expression, which helps students relax and think differently. Art also enhances fine motor, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. Due to budget cuts, Esperanza’s school...

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