To nurture and guide motivated young people in need to become well-educated, career-ready, men and women for others.
A key differentiator of Hope Ignites is our strong Network, which ensures high standards, similar experiences, and better outcomes for every young person, regardless of location. Each affiliate uses the proven Hope Ignites program model, which may include Residential homes, Academy locations, or a combination of both pathways. We collaborate and innovate together to fulfill our mission with excellence, and to chart a vision for the future.
current number served across the network
of our collegians are the first in their families to attend college – paving the way for those who follow
of high school graduates immediately enter college
persistance from freshman to sophomore year
From videos, blogs, and publications to new clippings, stay informed on what’s happening with Hope Ignites
This year’s Advancements in Hope, our annual leadership magazine, covers how our organization rose to the challenge of the pandemic, and our intensified commitment to diversity, equity, and [...]
Boys Hope Girls Hope is mobilizing collaboration and technology to better serve its scholars in the U.S. and Latin America, thanks to corporate partners who have helped the [...]
I often say Boys Hope Girls Hope is a great example of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a “beloved community,” where people from all walks of [...]
This month, Amanda Bolden launched her pre-med college career at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. When she joined Boys Hope Girls Hope of New Orleans prior to [...]
“I do think it was positive to talk about these issues and very necessary,” said Alysa, a high school senior and Boys Hope Girls Hope of Cincinnati scholar. [...]
“I would hope that everybody would start listening to one another and understanding each other.” Hope Journals is a video and blog series which tells just a [...]
“What gives me hope for the future is this generation, with young folks who not only show up and show out for causes that they believe in but [...]
Image: James and his girlfriend Madison on Parliament Hill in Canada during an internship James had there. “The resources and support I knew I had from everyone at [...]
“Take advantage of the resources given. There are so many resources through Boys Hope Girls hope, from mental health to career planning. It’s nice to have people in [...]
“A big thing I learned is empathy. I was exposed to a lot of people because Boys Hope Girls Hope reaches out to people from different walks of [...]
As the world grapples with the senseless murders of Black citizens and debilitating effects of systemic racism on communities of color, Boys Hope Girls Hope is demonstrating its [...]
Aryanna said joining the program was “an opportunity to do something greater.” This fall, Aryana Arrington will head to Carlow University in Pittsburgh to study biology and [...]
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