Annual Events

Media and Press:
Contact Maritza Martinez,Development Director at (312) 243-6097 x 226 or mmartinez@esperanzacommunity.org.

Annual Benefit Dinner

Sunday, May 4, 2008
The annual dinner celebrates the agency’s 39th anniversary. Proceeds will help support Esperanza’s mission of inspiring and empowering children and adults with developmental disabilities, autism, and emotional disturbance. Ticket Price $85. RSVP by Monday, April 28, 2008 by calling the development office at (312) 243-6097 x 226 or 233.

Esperanza Summerfest

Saturday, July 12, 2008
Esperanza School will be hosting it 9th Annual Esperanza Summerfest this summer. This outdoors event provides families and the community with a joyous summer day with pony rides, games, and entertainment. Proceeds will support educational curriculum and professional development advancement.

Winter Art Dreams

Thursday, November 13, 2008
Join us for Winter Art Dreams, Esperanza’s holiday art exhibition. The exhibit ill feature purchasable paintings, mosaics, sculptures and holiday designed by Esperanza’s creative artists as well as school-made cookies and fudge. Ticket price $30.

Big Money Raffle

The annual Big Money Raffle is schedule to run from March to July 2008. Tickets are $50 with the chance of winning the grand prize of $2,000! The Early Bird Drawing will be held at the Esperanza Summerfest on Saturday, July 12, 2008.

Art Exhibition Schedule

The Esperanza Arts Program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

1) Ongoing, four Esperanza artists represented by Jack Fischer Gallery, 49 Geary, San Francisco, CA
2) Collaborative exhibition of work by Esperanza and Little City Foundation to celebrate Chicago Artists’ Month. October, Location TBA.
3) Group Exhibition of Work by Esperanza Artists, date TBA,
4) Penny’s Noodles, 1542 N. Damen, Chicago.