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
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“Always think about the future. Vaya por mas. Go for more.” Luis Ángel grew up in a tough neighborhood in Guatemala City with his parents, older brother, [...]
“When I got to Boys Hope Girls Hope, I felt like I really belonged.” Jessica said, “If I didn’t have the program, I’d be lost.” Jessica’s parents [...]
“Boys Hope Girls Hope gave me confidence in my ability to interact with people. It allowed me to step into myself and gave me time to understand who [...]
“Boys Hope Girls Hope taught me about brotherhood and relationships.” Malique Williams grew up in Long Island as the eldest of three siblings. Much of his childhood [...]
“Esperanza Juvenil has been a great blessing- not just for me, but for my whole family. It allows young people to fulfill their dreams and create change in [...]
“Boys Hope Girls Hope is a family and that’s what made my experience easier on me. I always had someone to turn to when I needed it.” [...]
“The word ‘hope’ for me stands for the future, and overall just how I want my life to be something that my mom can be proud of.” [...]
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Social media has always had a way of connecting us. But what about connecting when we are required to stay apart? Since the order to Shelter in [...]
During this very challenging time, please know that we are keeping our Boys Hope Girls Hope family, our communities, our nation and our world in our thoughts and [...]
From Our President and CEO Kristin Ostby de Barillas Boys Hope Girls Hope is pulling together our phenomenal teams from 14 US and [...]
Since 2017, 51 collegians have been accepted to the Boys Hope Girls Hope Steward Scholars initiative. Boys Hope Girls Hope is in itself a selective program which provides [...]
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