From Hope Ignites Phoenix to Hands-On Cancer Research
"Don't let your fears and insecurities hold you back."
Jessica Javalera Vera spent eight weeks this summer investigating whether a small change in the way bone... Read more.
“They Just Opened My Eyes”: How Anayelli Munoz Marquez Found Her Way to College
"Seeing others succeed is its own form of deep joy and satisfaction."
Just a few years ago, Anayelli Munoz Marquez struggled to imagine herself in college.
Today,... Read more.
A Week of Discovery: Silicon Valley STEAM + Business Camp 2026
The core of the Silicon Valley STEAM + Business Camp is career exploration.
This summer, a group of 33 scholars, and nine alumni and collegians in the World Wide... Read more.
Built by Hand: How Bishop Jennings Is Carrying His Family’s Trade Into a New Generation
"If you can survive deployment with the military, you can literally do anything."
Bishop Jennings comes from a long line of people who build things with their... Read more.
The 2026 Guate-Maya Service and Immersion Experience
Over ten days, scholars stepped outside their comfort zones and adapted to a different culture with open minds.
This summer, a group of scholars from across the... Read more.
A Week of Service, Sightseeing, and College Dreams: Envision U 2026
Envision U exists to help young people see their futures more clearly, and to walk toward them with confidence.
Eighty-three young people from across the Hope... Read more.
A Home Built on Hope: How Fátima Sazo Went from Scholar to Fundraiser
"Mom said, 'Remember, when you start something, you need to finish it.'"
For years, Fatima Sazo began every month the same way. She collected her paycheck... Read more.
Igniting Potential in Las Vegas: Reflections from the For All Summit
"Culture is not a perk or a talking point — it's the actual foundation."
Recently, Dana Nichols and Mel Burden from Network Headquarters joined five Hope Ignites... Read more.
How Santonio Cathery Found Success at Hope Ignites Chicago
"You are your brother and your sister's keeper."
Santonio Cathery spent his childhood navigating a two-hour-each-direction daily commute, relying on two trains... Read more.
Serena Cooper’s Story Comes Full Circle
“My mom told me this is an amazing opportunity."
Serena Cooper was waiting for an order of crab legs to ease her stress about college applications, talking... Read more.
