ESI - Empowering & Supporting Individuals

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

🎉Shout-out to Nikki for being selected as May's Client Spotlight. Keep shining! 🌟👏

05/14/2026

Our Day Service Program enjoyed some fun indoor exercise with the parachute today. A great way to stay active, build teamwork, and have fun together.

05/08/2026

Feeling lucky? Contact ESI to buy a ticket for our annual cash raffle!

Every ticket sold supports ESI’s day and work service programs for individuals with diverse abilities.

Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20.
The drawing will be held at the ESI Golf Challenge on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Northbrook Golf & Grill. You do not need to be present to win.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the individuals and businesses listed below for their support in making this possible.

$1500 - Donated by Marvin & Debra Cherney Family Foundation
$800 - Donated in memory of Vic & Esther Knappmiller by the family of Jenna Ravet and Jason & Michele Lensmire
$500 - Donated by The Outback Tavern
$250 – Donated by Copper Top Saloon
$250 – Donated by Lakeside Painting / Dean & Kelli Hackett
$200 – Donated by Badgerland Concrete
$200 – Donated by Basil's II
$200 – Donated by Gaedtke Rolling Hills Dairy
$100 – Donated by Steve & Joan Paplham
$100 – Donated by Vintage Brick - Venue & Events
$100 – Donated by Kfive Services
$50 (x2) – Donated by Bank of Luxemburg
License: R0020945-A-27825

05/02/2026

What an incredible evening at ESI’s Annual Dinner! 💙

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the night so special.

Congratulations to Kyan and Donna on their well-deserved individual achievement awards—your hard work and dedication continue to inspire us all! And a big congratulations to the Algoma School District for being named this year’s Community Partnership and Employer Recognition Award winner. We are so grateful for your partnership and the opportunities you help create.

It was a night to remember—and the fun didn’t stop there! Ron & Mike's Music had everyone on their feet with amazing music and dancing to close out the evening.

We can’t wait to do it again next year!

04/24/2026

ESI Explore Summer Program is almost here—and there’s still time to register! If you’re looking for a fun, engaging way to keep learning and having fun this summer, we’d love to have you join us. Spots are limited, and the only openings left are in our Monday/Wednesday/Friday group. Register soon to save your spot!

🌞✨ Feeling those winter blues? We’ve got the perfect cure! ✨🌞
Summer is closer than you think — and we’re gearing up for an unforgettable season of adventure, friendship, and fun at the 2026 Explore Summer Day Camp! 🎉

Designed for youth ages 14–21 with diverse abilities, this camp is all about fun, confidence-building, and trying new things. From June 8 – August 14, 2026, campers will join us for exciting activities, awesome outings, and tons of memories.

🗓️ Choose your crew:
👉 Monday/Wednesday/Friday or
👉 Tuesday/Thursday
⏰ 9am – 3pm
🚐 Need a ride? We’ve got transportation available!
📞 Ready to register? Contact ESI today!
✨ Let’s make this the brightest summer yet! 😎💛

04/22/2026

Finally soaking up some great weather—and the smiles say it all!
Today we took a ride to Bruemmer Park Zoo and had an awesome time enjoying the playground, fresh air, and sunshine. It feels so good to be out and about again!

04/17/2026

Best of luck to all of the local athletes this weekend!

04/15/2026

We’re excited to help spread the word about a new autism social group that will be starting! This group is being created to offer a welcoming, inclusive space where individuals on the autism spectrum can connect, socialize, and build friendships in a supportive environment.

Let’s work together to build connection and belonging in our community! 💙

04/14/2026

The weather hasn’t been ideal lately with all this rain, but it turned out to be the perfect day to grab a drink and play some games at Neighbors Health Cafe & Boutique.

04/10/2026

Spring is in the air! Program highlights this week included visits to Buzz Besadny Anadromous Fish facility and The Automobile Gallery & Event Center. We also made pinecone bird feeders, and enjoyed some grilled cheese sandwiches in honor of National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day on Sunday, April 12. 🧀