From Haiti to New York: How Siblings Sophonie and Godson Found Opportunity Through Hope Ignites
“They wanted us to have the opportunities even if that meant we had to grow up somewhere else.”
When siblings Sophonie and Godson Blaise arrived in Brooklyn... Read more.
From Scholar to Board Member: Stephanie Gonzalez’s Story
When Stephanie Gonzalez was twelve, she was already taking on more than most kids her age.“I told them I wanted to go to a private high school. One of the counselors... Read more.
Medan Mamo’s Path to College and Career
“It was the first time anyone had made that kind of promise. It gave me confidence I didn’t have before.”When Medan Mamo was just a few months old, his parents... Read more.
“Do It Scared”: Alejandra Aquino on Overcoming Fear and Making the Most of It
“I was relieved to have stability. It felt like I could finally be myself.”When Alejandra Aquino looks back at her childhood, she remembers survival. Born in... Read more.
From Katrina’s Shadow to Conserving Louisiana’s Waters: Holly and Glenn Fraychineaud’s Story
“I realized recently that I’ve only lived with my actual parents for maybe four or five years of my life. That was just our normal after Katrina.”When Hurricane... Read more.
From the Bronx to City Hall: Amari Haynes’ Internship in Public Safety
“I realized what I went through wasn’t just personal, it connected to broader patterns in society.”When Hope Ignites New York collegian Amari Haynes came across... Read more.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Hope Ignites
From September 15 through October 15, the United States observes Hispanic Heritage Month.This month honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans... Read more.
Silicon Valley Immersion STEAM + Business Camp 2025
The very first Hope Ignites Silicon Valley Immersion STEAM + Business Camp took place last week in Santa Clara, CA.
The week-long STEAM + Business camp gathered... Read more.
A Journey of Connection: The 2025 GuateMaya Service and Immersion Trip
Each summer, a group of Hope Ignites scholars embarks on a journey that is as transformative as it is unforgettable.
The GuateMaya Service and Immersion Trip,... Read more.
Soaring Higher: Brooke Slaughter Looks to the Skies
“He would spend all his time at Hope Ignites, and I’d wonder what he was doing.”Growing up in Aurora, Colorado, Brooke Slaughter lived with her parents and... Read more.
