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To nurture and guide motivated young people in need to become well-educated, career-ready, men and women for others.

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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.

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Walk to Hope 2025 | May 1 – 31
Jenny (Jennifer) StarkeyMarch 5, 2025
Lace-up those shoes, it’s time to join us for Walk to Hope 2025! Register Now Sponsor This Spring, we embark [...]

Silicon Valley Immersion STEAM + Business Camp
Erin BeezleyFebruary 25, 2025
Application Deadline: Friday, March 27th, 2026 Apply to be selected for this 5-day STEAM + Business camp in the heart of Silicon Valley and experience [...]

A Love Story Built on Service: Andy & Jennifer Hilger’s Journey with Boys Hope Girls Hope
Martin TotlandFebruary 14, 2025
“I wanted to do something meaningful—to help kids who deserved opportunities but didn’t always get them.” For Andy Hilger, board member of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Baltimore, [...]

Summer College Immersion Experience | St. Joseph University, NYC
Alyson MarinFebruary 11, 2025
July 7th–25th, 2025 Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York is partnering with St. Joseph’s University to offer a unique college philosophy program. [...]

From High School to College: Advice from Boys Hope Girls Hope Freshman Collegians
Martin TotlandJanuary 27, 2025
“Make sure you’re prepared for the realities of student life and pick a major that you’ll love working in for years to come.” The transition [...]

Alumni Call | End of Year Wrap Up: 2024
James WilliamsDecember 5, 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, we’re excited to invite you to our final Alumni Call of the year on Tuesday, December 17th, at 7 PM CT. This will be [...]

Yearbook 2024
Alyson MarinNovember 25, 2024
Boys Hope Girls Hope is proud to present our 2024 Yearbook featuring 84 high school graduates and 42 college graduates with a four-year degree from across our Network. [...]

Paying It Forward: Larry Phillips’ Legacy of Hope Through Mentorship and Leadership
Martin TotlandOctober 29, 2024
“I always saw myself as a good student. The only thing that really changed for me when I joined the program was seriously considering college as a viable [...]

Boys Hope Girls Hope World Wide Technology Scholars Attend the Women of Color STEM Conference
Martin TotlandOctober 22, 2024
Eight Boys Hope Girls Hope World Wide Technology Scholars from Arizona, Colorado, Detroit, and New York attended the annual Women of Color STEM Conference in Detroit recently. [...]

Voices of Hope: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
Martin TotlandOctober 3, 2024
“Working with young people and teams in Latin America has made us much stronger as an organization. We share ideas and best practices across borders and cultures, and [...]

Leadership Gathering 2025: Hope Ignites
Jenny (Jennifer) StarkeyOctober 2, 2024
2025 LEADERSHIP GATHERING Join colleagues from across the Boys Hope Girls Hope Network to celebrate our work and success, get updates on the strategic plan, and hear [...]

GuateMaya Service and Immersion 2024: A Journey Through Guatemala
Martin TotlandSeptember 27, 2024
For some, it was their first time leaving the US, for others it was their first time on a plane. The annual GuateMaya Service and Immersion experiences [...]
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News & Stories

Walk to Hope 2025 | May 1 – 31

Silicon Valley Immersion STEAM + Business Camp

A Love Story Built on Service: Andy & Jennifer Hilger’s Journey with Boys Hope Girls Hope

Summer College Immersion Experience | St. Joseph University, NYC

From High School to College: Advice from Boys Hope Girls Hope Freshman Collegians

Alumni Call | End of Year Wrap Up: 2024

Yearbook 2024

Paying It Forward: Larry Phillips’ Legacy of Hope Through Mentorship and Leadership

Boys Hope Girls Hope World Wide Technology Scholars Attend the Women of Color STEM Conference

Voices of Hope: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

Leadership Gathering 2025: Hope Ignites

GuateMaya Service and Immersion 2024: A Journey Through Guatemala

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Steward Scholars BEYA STEM Conference Reflections

BHGH Partners with Steve Pemberton, Author of A CHANCE IN THE WORLD, For Movie Release