ESI - Empowering & Supporting Individuals

02/20/2026

Another busy and beautiful spring-like week at ESI! The warm weather had everyone in great spirits this week.

• One MyCommunity group enjoyed a pizza lunch at Millie's Pub and Grub, while another had a blast watching the Singing Zoologist perform at the Southern Door Community Auditorium. 🍕🎶🦁

• Day Service wrapped up their week of Olympic Games with a closing ceremony—complete with certificates of achievement and medals for all our amazing participants. 🏅✨

By empowering and supporting each other, we continue to shape a community where everyone thrives. 💛

02/19/2026

➡️Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce page for a list of the latest events. 🌊

You're ready for the weekend, our Chamber members are too!
So check out all wonderful things they have for you to do!

Check out the happenings from our Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce members for the weekend of Thursday, February 19 - Sunday, February 22, 2026!

- View the calendar of Algoma Area Chamber member events: https://bit.ly/eventsinalgomawi

- Check out the Algoma Area Chamber's Facebook Events tab: https://bit.ly/3HQWdAP

Please check with each member for times, prices, RSVP requirements, etc

02/13/2026

❄️With the World Winter Olympics underway, we kicked off our very own ESI Olympics to celebrate the spirit of competition, fun, and togetherness! Our clients enjoyed a full lineup of games, including Wii sports, bowling, ladder golf, and a ball and cone challenge—and the smiles said it all. 😊

Events like these remind us how important movement, inclusion, and meaningful engagement are for everyone. No matter the activity, every participant had the chance to shine, cheer each other on, and be part of something fun.

Here’s to staying active, staying connected, and celebrating abilities of all kinds! 🏅💙

02/12/2026

🚐 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan – For Sale by Sealed Bid!

ESI is accepting sealed bids for a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan SE located at 813 Rabas St in Algoma, WI.

✔️ Seats driver + 4 passengers plus one wheelchair (manual rear loading ramp)
✔️ 94,800 miles
✔️ Good condition

📅 Bids due by 12:00 PM on Monday, March 9.
All bids will be opened at that time and the winning bidder will be notified.

📬 Submit your bid by mail or drop off:
ESI - Attn: Van Bids
813 Rabas St.
Algoma, WI 54201
Drop off: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
Envelope must be clearly marked “VAN BID.”

📝 Your bid must include:
• Dollar amount
• Your name & phone number

⚠️ Van is sold “as is” with no warranty. Buyer is responsible for tax, title, and registration fees.

❓ Questions or want to view/test drive? Contact Jeff at (920) 487-3541

02/11/2026

We’re excited to share the incredible progress on the new transportation garage made possible by the generous support of the Marvin and Debra Cherney Family Foundation.

Construction crews powered through everything this season—sub-zero cold, snowy days, and even those rare bursts of sunshine. The exterior is nearly complete, and the final touches inside are coming together.

We can’t wait to see this project fully come to life! ✨

02/06/2026

🎉 Kicking off Super Bowl weekend the fun way! 🏈🍕

Our ESI crew jumped into the weekend early with a pizza party and some games. We took a vote, and it looks like we’re team Seahawks this year!

👉🏼Got a team you’re rooting for, or are you more excited about the commercials? 📺🏈

02/04/2026

🌞✨ 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! 😎💛

01/28/2026

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

01/26/2026

❄️ What do we do on a cold winter day?
We warm things up with some cooking through our Daily Living Life Skills program! 🍳✨

Today we prepped, cooked, and—of course—wrapped it all up with the most important step: clean up! 🧼🫧

Doing the dishes is all part of building independence and learning everyday skills.

Proud of the hard work and great teamwork today!

01/22/2026

ESI Weather Alert - In anticipation of the extremely cold temperatures predicted for tomorrow (Friday, January 23, 2026), ESI will be closed.

Stay warm! ❄️

01/20/2026

Please join us in congratulating Joan on an incredible 15 years of service to ESI.

Her dedication, passion, and commitment to our mission have made a lasting impact on our team and the individuals and communities we serve.

Thank you, Joan, for everything you do. Here’s to many more years of success together! 💙✨

01/19/2026

Looking for plans tonight? Come cheer on the Kewaunee Co. Special Olympics and Door County Special Olympics basketball teams as they face off in Kewaunee at 6pm. 🏀