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New Orleans Articles
From Katrina’s Shadow to Conserving Louisiana’s Waters: Holly and Glenn Fraychineaud’s Story
When Hurricane Katrina tore through New Orleans in 2005, the Fraychineaud family was scattered like so many others.“I realized recently that I’ve...
20 Years After Katrina: Stories of Survival and Strength
Image of the aftermath of Hurricane KatrinaHurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on August 29, 2005. The Hope Ignites New Orleans home was affected...
Silicon Valley Immersion STEAM + Business Camp 2025
Hope Ignites scholars visiting the Intel Headquarters and Intel Museum in Santa Clara, California.The very first Hope Ignites Silicon Valley...
Scholars Seize Opportunities at Envision U
The second-ever Envision U took place at Santa Clara University last week. Over 100 scholars, Legacy Leaders, and team members came together for a...
Building Bridges to Big Dreams
Nicole Frazier Connects to Life-Changing Opportunities with Boys Hope Girls Hope “Joining Boys Hope Girls Hope was pivotal because once I knew I was...
ALL In Spring ’22 Wrap Up!
An international program, ALL In connects youth with their communities, builds critical skills, and provides a safe space for dialogue on issues of...
Graduate Stories of Hope | Amanda Bolden
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...
Jiarra’s Story
In 2002, the summer before her senior year, Jiarra Jackson joined the Boys Hope Girls Hope program in New Orleans. It was the first year the program...
Eric’s Story
I suppose my story begins as so many of ours do, from a broken home. I was the second to last of six siblings and my parents divorced when I was...
Nick’s Story
Like many BHGH alumni, Nick attributes his success to the constructive and academic-focused home environment provided by BHGH. Born and raised in...