With great pride, we invite you to join us for our DreamWeek Essence Gala 2025!

As we continue our mission of providing quality educational experiences for young people on San Antonio's Eastside, we are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the past year.

This year, Essence Prep has expanded its reach, now serving scholars from Pre-K through 8th grade, with a total enrollment of 400 students. We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our community, which has allowed us to grow and make a lasting impact on the lives of our scholars. While we are proud of our scholars' academic gains, we recognize that work still needs to be done. Over the past year, we have seen an 8% improvement in math scores across our campus, but our goal is to see an average of 15% growth each year.

Our innovative programs, such as the Essence by Nature Environmental Justice camp and our partnership with Urban Strategies and UTSA, have ignited our scholars' passion for learning. As we look ahead to the future, we are excited to honor the individuals who have played a pivotal role in our success.

Essence DreamWeek Gala
2025 Honorees

1. Bonnie Prosser-Elder, General Counsel/ VIA Metropolitan Transit
2. ICON Talks-John Hartsfield, Dr. Rudyard Hillard, Mike Burns & John Burns
3. Chris Sherman, Regional President & Head of Corporate Banking/PNC Bank
   
   These individuals are taking an active role in educating our youth, making it easier for Essence Prep to invest in inclusion and a stellar education for children. Your support and presence at the DreamWeek Essence Gala 2025 are essential to ensuring the continued success of our mission. Together, we can create a brighter future for the children of San Antonio's Eastside, empowering them to become leading agents of change in our community.
   
   Thank you in advance for your commitment to Essence Prep and our scholars. We look forward to seeing you at the gala.