Villa Esperanza Guild Holds ‘A Day at the Races,” Raises Funds Supporting People with Special Needs

Villa Esperanza Guild held their 24th annual ‘A Day at the Races’ benefiting Villa Esperanza Services on Saturday, February 26th.  This year’s event raised over $74,000 in support of Villa’s Hjelte-Phillips Speech and Language Center and Villa’s Residential and Independent Living programs, two of Villa’s nine programs that assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Over 130 guests enjoyed the afternoon which included lunch, prize drawings, and silent auction along with a day of racing.

The benefit chair for this year was Irene Albeck, Treasurer of the Guild. Committee members included Joan Feser, President of Guild, Connie Ching, Judie Christopoulos, and Diana Gamble.

The Villa Esperanza Guild was formed in 1968 to increase awareness of the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Villa Esperanza Services, established in 1961, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the care and education of children, adults and seniors with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities. Villa offers nine programs including a school for children up to the age of 22 years; a Speech and Language Center and Occupational Therapy Clinic providing children, adults and seniors with comprehensive therapies; employment services; day programs for adults; and adult residences in Pasadena. To learn more about Villa’s collaborative approach, log on to www.VillaEsperanzaServices.org.