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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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From the Bronx to City Hall: Amari Haynes’ Internship in Public Safety
Martin TotlandOctober 6, 2025
“I realized what I went through wasn’t just personal, it connected to broader patterns in society.” When Hope Ignites New York collegian Amari Haynes came across a [...]

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Hope Ignites
Martin TotlandSeptember 24, 2025
From September 15 through October 15, the United States observes Hispanic Heritage Month. This month honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from [...]

20 Years After Katrina: Stories of Survival and Strength
Jenny (Jennifer) StarkeySeptember 16, 2025
Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on August 29, 2005. The Hope Ignites New Orleans home was affected along with collegians, alumni and staff in the area. [...]

Silicon Valley Immersion STEAM + Business Camp 2025
Martin TotlandAugust 1, 2025
The very first Hope Ignites Silicon Valley Immersion STEAM + Business Camp took place last week in Santa Clara, CA. The week-long STEAM + Business camp [...]

A Journey of Connection: The 2025 GuateMaya Service and Immersion Trip
Martin TotlandJuly 16, 2025
Each summer, a group of Hope Ignites scholars embarks on a journey that is as transformative as it is unforgettable. The GuateMaya Service and Immersion [...]

Scholars Give Back & Look Forward at Envision U
Jenny (Jennifer) StarkeyJuly 7, 2025
More than 60 rising high school seniors and six college-aged scholars from across the U.S. and Latin America gathered at Saint Louis University for Envision U. [...]

Hope Ignites, One Story at a Time
Kristin OstbyJune 4, 2025
Last year, as we prepared to make the transition from Boys Hope Girls Hope to Hope Ignites, our team spent a lot of time brainstorming how we could [...]

World Wide Technology Scholars | Application
Alyson MarinJune 2, 2025
Become a World Wide Technology Scholar Application Deadline: 11:59pm on Saturday, August 1, 2026 Apply Now Thanks to the generosity of World Wide Technology, [...]

Soaring Higher: Brooke Slaughter Looks to the Skies
Martin TotlandMay 29, 2025
“He would spend all his time at Hope Ignites, and I’d wonder what he was doing.” Growing up in Aurora, Colorado, Brooke Slaughter lived with her parents [...]

Fueling Potential, Building Community
studio2108May 8, 2025
Both the GSB and Hope Ignites demonstrate the power of community to unlock potential I left our 20th reunion feeling proud and blessed to be a part [...]

Greg Scruggs on How To Tackle Adversity
Martin TotlandMay 5, 2025
Greg Scruggs’ story is not a fairy tale. As the assistant defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers, Scruggs knows that he’s here because he never backed [...]

2025 Excellence Awards Winners
Martin TotlandApril 10, 2025
The 2025 Excellence Awards honored the people and institutions that support Hope Ignites’ mission. The seventh annual awards dinner was held at the Frederick Douglass -Isaac Myers [...]
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News & Stories

From the Bronx to City Hall: Amari Haynes’ Internship in Public Safety

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Hope Ignites

20 Years After Katrina: Stories of Survival and Strength

Silicon Valley Immersion STEAM + Business Camp 2025

A Journey of Connection: The 2025 GuateMaya Service and Immersion Trip

Scholars Give Back & Look Forward at Envision U

Hope Ignites, One Story at a Time

World Wide Technology Scholars | Application

Soaring Higher: Brooke Slaughter Looks to the Skies

Fueling Potential, Building Community

Greg Scruggs on How To Tackle Adversity

2025 Excellence Awards Winners

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