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Our Corporate Partners create a lasting impacts on our families and the community through their year-long partnership with ESP. Support of our Corporate Partners helps us keep costs low for our families, ensuring all families get a minimum of a 75% scholarship for programming. Through customized partnerships, ESP works alongside organizations to create shared value that goes beyond a transaction and into long-term relationship building.

Interested in learning more? Contact

Melissa Derrick Adair, Director of Annual Giving & Donor Stewardship, at [email protected]

Why Businesses Choose ESP

At ESP, we love our Corporate Partners, recognizing them throughout the year in-person and through digital, social and print channels. Plus, as a Corporate Partner, your team has the opportunity to volunteer and directly interact with our mission, enhancing your team’s culture while making a difference in your community.

Mission Alignment

Partnering with ESP allows your organization to support individuals with disabilities and their families while investing in stronger, more connected communities.

Brand Benefits

ESP partnerships create opportunities for brand visibility, storytelling, and authentic engagement through events, experiences, and community presence.

Community Impact

Corporate partners help fund programs and experiences that directly impact families across ESP communities, creating lasting change at the local level.

Interested in learning more? Click one of the links below for your community’s Corporate Partner Guide or contact Melissa Derrick Adair, Director of Annual Giving & Donor Stewardship, at [email protected]

Please see our FAQ section for answers to common questions about our partnerships

Connect With Your Local ESP Community

Connect with your local ESP team to explore partnership opportunities in your community and download the Corporate Partner Guide for your area.

ESP in Rome

Corporate Partner Guide

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ESP in Metro Atlanta

Corporate Partner Guide

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ESP in Athens

Corporate Partner Guide

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ESP in Savannah

Corporate Partner Guide

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North Carolina

Corporate Partner Guide

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Commitment Form

Corporate Partner Guide

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All of ESP Corporate Partners

We are grateful for the corporate partners helping create belonging, connection, and transformative experiences for people with disabilities and their families.

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Frequently asked
questions

What is the deadline to become a Corporate Partner?

To ensure your business receives the full year of recognition and benefits, please return your finalized commitment form and log by December 4, 2026. To learn more, please contact Melissa Derrick Adair, Director of Annual Giving & Donor Stewardship at [email protected].

How do I get my staff involved with ESP?

Employee volunteer programs are proven to boost engagement and job satisfaction! At ESP, we offer a wide range of opportunities for your team to connect directly with your local ESP community. We’d also be glad to explore ways to bring ESP (including our joyful Java Joy experience) right to your workplace.

To learn more, contact the Executive Director of your community:

ESP Athens GA: Craig Portwood [email protected]
ESP Metro Atlanta: Aly Clift [email protected]
ESP Rome GA: Sarah Bradfield [email protected]
ESP Savannah GA: Jennifer Wilkins [email protected]
ESP High Point NC: Salem Kirby [email protected]

Does my Corporate Partnership support a specific city or all of ESP?

You choose the impact. As a Community Corporate Partner, you select the ESP community you want to support. 100% of your gift goes directly to your selected community.

As an All of ESP Corporate Partner, your gift benefits BOTH your preferred community and all of ESP. Your selected community will be allocated $20,000 of the donation.

For more information about Corporate Partnerships supporting All of ESP or multiple communities, please contact Melissa Derrick Adair, Director of Annual Giving & Donor Stewardship at [email protected].

What forms of payment does ESP accept to fulfill a Corporate Partnership?

We’ll work with you to align with your preferred finance processes. We accept cash, credit card, check and ACH. We also welcome stock, wire transfer, in-kind, crypto and more. Select your preferred payment method on the commitment form.

Do I have to pay it all at once?

No. Part of finalizing the commitment form is finalizing the payment terms. We offer options to pay all at once, monthly or quarterly.

Do you recognize in-kind donations for Corporate Partnerships?

Yes. In-kind gifts of goods or services can fulfill all or part of your Corporate Partnership. Recognition is based on fair market value as provided by your organization. If you are interested in using an in-kind gift to fulfill all or part of a Corporate Partnership, discuss directly with your ESP contact OR reach out to Melissa Derrick Adair, Director of Annual Giving and Donor Stewardship, at [email protected].

Is my Corporate Partnership tax deductible?

ESP is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization. Your donation to ESP is tax deductible to the extent the law allows. In all cases, we advise you to consult with your tax professional.

Where should I send my check?

Please make your check payable to ESP, Inc. and mail to:

Extra Special People, Inc.

PO Box 615

Watkinsville, GA 30677

Who can I contact with general questions about the Corporate Partner program?

Give us a call at 706-769-9333 or email Melissa Derrick Adair, Director of Annual Giving and Donor Stewardship at [email protected].

Who can I contact with payment related questions?

Give us a call at 706-769-9333 or email our gift accounting team at [email protected].

How do I share my logo?

Submit your logo here or scan the QR code on the commitment form.

Ready to Join ESP?

If you’re drawn to meaningful work, genuine connection, and being part of something bigger than yourself, there’s a place for you here.

See our open positions below. And if the right role isn’t listed yet, we hope you’ll check back soon—our team and our opportunities continue to grow.

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