Villa Esperanza Services

Villa provides full services to intellectually/developmentally disabled children, adults, and seniors.

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#TBT to Villa School's End-of-Year program! Students, teachers, aides, family members, & friends watched each class perform as a group. We also bid farewell to our graduates, David, Ariana, & Erika, & wish them the best in the future! #VillaGraduation #VillaSchool

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Get ready for a summer adventure with Villa's Community Integration Program (CIP)! CIP recently had a blast exploring the incredible Broad Museum. They immersed themselves in the world of art while creating lasting memories with their friends. #VillaCIP #CIPAdventures

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We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe 4th of July! Villa is closed today and will re-open on July 5th. We extend our best wishes for a delightful holiday experience with family and friends, hopefully enjoying BBQs and quality time.

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Villa's Adult Day Program offers enjoyable activities such as reading, music, and movies. Staff assist participants in selecting their preferred projects. The ADP is a fun and engaging environment with helpful staff. #VillaADP #ActivityTime

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Phase 2A is underway after a successful groundbreaking. Read more about us breaking ground, the Capital Campaign, and the future of Villa's campus: https://t.co/tR1sTQ4V3d
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Villa School's 2023 high school class enjoyed their Candy Land themed prom on June 5th. Students danced and smiled together to great music. Thanks to the staff for their hard work in making the event a success. #VillaProm #VillaSchool

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Villa’s Speech and Language Center celebrated neurodiversity by having students give compliments to each other. They had a paper with icons they could glue onto a paper and say what their friends are good at and what they like about them. Happy #BetterHearingandSpeechMonth.

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Thank you for your support at Villa's gala! With your help, we raised over $300,000 for Villa's programs. Use this link to see some snapshots: https://t.co/g7r73OwRIj

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They say a picture is worth a thousand words and these participant artworks are worth a thousand more! We’ve got many paintings waiting for your highest bid! Take the time to browse our silent auction and good luck virtual auction-goers: https://t.co/lZyAvMaswy

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No paddles are required! Our silent auction for the 2023 Blue and White Gala is live! With a “sweet” selection you’ll have the chance to browse our many auction baskets, one of which includes a giant Candyland board game! Follow the link to bid: https://t.co/lZyAvM9UH0

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Last week, First Tee Greater Pasadena stopped by to donate their time with our school students. They taught them how to hold a gold club and how to lightly putt the ball toward a small target. The Head Pro at California Country Club, Derrick, lead the First Tee Golf session!

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Let’s throw it back to last Friday when our Dimensions Day Program celebrated Cinco De Mayo with a fiesta! The wonderful staff all worked together to prepare and serve tacos, rice, and beans. They sang their hearts out and decorated their space. #throwbacktuesday #VillaDimensions

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May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! We want to start the celebration by spotlighting the importance of new affirming language used in association with neurodiversity. Here is a helpful guide that lists new terms and the explanation for the changing language. #neurodiversity

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Join us to Honor Yun and Rich Byrd at Villa's Gala on Saturday, May 13th. To purchase tickets, sponsorships, or donate, please go to https://t.co/J07SLJ18L6.

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April is also #OccupationalTherapyMonth, OT focuses on the underlying skills that are needed to be successful at school, at home, and in the community. We sat in on two OT sessions this past week and saw firsthand how the staff makes a difference in our students’ lives!

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April is Autism Acceptance Month, and here at Villa, we acknowledge the importance of acceptance and unity for all intellectual/developmental disabilities! To celebrate together, we hosted a Autism Acceptance Coloring Social. Happy Autism Acceptance Month! #AutismAcceptanceMonth

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The Arts Festival is an annual free, inclusive event that celebrates the artistic achievements of children of all abilities! The festival will be held Saturday, April 22nd. Find out more with the link: https://t.co/Ae8Lh5Z2iB
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Villa’s Adult Day Program had the opportunity to meet a multitude of reptiles during a personal Reptile Showcase thanks to a generous grant from the Thornton S. Glide, Jr. and Katrina D. Glide Foundation. Thank you for the amazing fun! #VillaADP #ReptileShowcase

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Lions, tigers, and bears could all be seen during Villa’s Dimensions Day Program’s trip to the LA Zoo. Thanks to a grant from the Thornton S. Glide, Jr. and Katrina D. Glide Foundation, participants were able to learn about different wild animals. #VillaDimensions #LAZooOuting

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With the Speech and Language Center's new Mobile Media Center, there were a lot of iPads to set up! Girl Scout Troop 2382 volunteered their time by helping set up the iPads and uploading necessary apps. Villa thanks Troop 2382 for all of their assistance! #VillaVolunteers