Stories From Esperanza
Thank You for Participating in our week-long Virtual Gala!
We are so appreciative to all those who joined us throughout last week and for your support. Many of you won unique and exciting auction and raffle items, purchased creative and colorful artwork, and donated during our paddle raise. We are grateful to announce that...
Esperanza School Returns to In-Person Learning After One Year of Remote Learning
March 13, 2020 is a day to remember at Esperanza. Esperanza School organized an in-service for all staff, which was abruptly cut short mid-morning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That same afternoon, Governor Pritzker ordered all schools to shut down for the month, an...
The Face of Chicago Business Podcast Features Esperanza’s Executive Director, Joy Decker!
On April 21 The Face of Chicago Business (TFOCB) podcast will feature Joy Decker, Esperanza’s Executive Director, who will provide insight into Esperanza, its services, and give details about the upcoming virtual, Spring Gala: Celebrating Victories. TFOCB tells the...
Celebrating Esperanza’s Black Artists!
Esperanza Art Studio provides an opportunity for our adult participants to express themselves. In our positive, welcoming space, our Art Program promotes inclusion and also fosters communication, exploration, self-expression, self-purpose, and independent...
Esperanza Honors Black History
February was an important month across the country, and Esperanza staff and students were honored to celebrate Black History Month. Throughout the month of February, staff, students, and adult participants delved into deep discussions about Black Heroes and their...
Collaborating with External Partners to Better Serve Our Community
Our partnerships with the greater community are the foundation to our success, which is why we are excited to announce our collaborations with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Community Kitchen / Snakes and Lattes, Betsy’s...