VILLA ESPERANZA GUILD
Supporting Villa Esperanza Services since 1968
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Who is the Guild?
Villa Esperanza Services has wonderful families, friends, and neighbors supporting our mission of providing love, care, and hope for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Guild is a group where supporters can participate by:
- Actively attending meetings, holding office, volunteering.
- Helping with fundraising and supporting Guild activities
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Why join the Guild?
- A chance to connect with other Villa families and friends
- Support Villa through annual fundraising efforts
- Join community leaders and learn about interesting and relevant topics at monthly meetings
- Relationship building with dedicated women who provide a safe supportive space.
- Give back by fulfilling the guild's mission of supporting Villa’s programs and increasing public awareness of the needs of the intellectually/developmentally disabled.
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Meeting Dates
September 17th, 2025
October 15th, 2025
November 19th, 2025
January 21st, 2026
February 18th, 2026
March 18th, 2026
April 15th, 2026
May 20th, 2026
"Our family has been a part of Villa Esperanza for over 40 years. During this time, Villa has remained steadfast in its philosophy: love the child, care for the child, and hope for the child. As a Guild Member, I am able to serve those who support the underserved."
— Irene Albeck, Villa Parent and Guild Board Member
"When I retired from Villa I became involved with the Guild. Our members are the kind of friends that you call anytime of the day and they'd help out."
— Diana Gamble, Retired Villa Staff and Guild Board Member
Interested in Joining?
Consider joining our Meetings, held at Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church:
778 S Rosemead Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
Meeting from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Speaker from 11:00 am to 11:45 pm
Contact Us
if you have any questions:
Lilyana Geck, Guild Liasion, LGeck@VillaES.org
(626) 449-2919 ext. 168
Race Day 2026 Event
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Santa Anita Park | Chandelier Room
Arcadia, CA
We hope you will join the Villa Esperanza Guild for the 28th Annual Day of Thoroughbred Racing in support of Villa Esperanza Services.
This year, the event has a Derby Loving Race theme! Come in your best tea attire with florals and pastels. Whimisical hats are encouraged!