by Joanna Wagner | Aug 18, 2025 | Latest News
Share: 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...
by Joanna Wagner | Jul 31, 2025 | Latest News
Share: 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...
by Joanna Wagner | Jul 29, 2025 | Latest News
Share: Nicolette (Nikki) St. Angel was first introduced to Esperanza Community Services in the early 2000s by her client and friend, Chef Jackie Shen, who led the organization’s fundraising dinners for several years. These humble, heartfelt events were held in the ECS...
by Joanna Wagner | Jun 12, 2025 | Latest News
Share: On May 28, 2025, Esperanza Community Services was honored to receive a $30,000 Merit Grant Award from Impact Grants Chicago. As one of only three nonprofits selected for a merit grant, and one of seven organizations recognized overall that evening, Esperanza is...
by Joanna Wagner | Apr 28, 2025 | Latest News
Share: “It’s a nice day today” Tabitha says as we get ready to discuss the unforgettable Karaoke Night. Tabitha is a long-time adult client of ours that has actively participated in both our day program and Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) program. She...
by Joanna Wagner | Mar 12, 2025 | Latest News
Share: Imagine dedicating more than half of your life to an organization that you truly believe in. Devotion is a word that is used to describe loyalty and commitment to an activity or cause. This is only one of many words that can be used to describe last...
by Jayne | Feb 25, 2025 | Latest News
Share: This week, ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources) is leading a National Week of Action to #SaveMedicaid, and we need your help! Now is the time to urge Congress to protect the Medicaid-funded services that our students and clients rely on...
by Jayne | Dec 3, 2024 | Latest News
Share: Why I Support Esperanza – Giving Tuesday Reflections As the CEO of Esperanza, I am honored to witness the strength, resilience, and determination of our students and clients every day. On this Giving Tuesday, I want to share why I’m passionate about our mission...
by Jayne | Nov 11, 2024 | Latest News
Share: Join Us for Esperanza’s Fall Bingo Night Thursday, Nov 14 at Midwest Coast Brewing Co Our Associate Board is hosting an exciting evening of Bingo, beer, and fun—and we’d love for you to join us! For $35, enjoy 15 games of Bingo and pizza while connecting...
