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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 videos, blogs, and publications to new clippings, stay informed on what’s happening with Hope Ignites

Apshara Siwakoti: Refugee, full-ride college grad, and future doctor
Martin TotlandJune 6, 2023
A full-ride scholarship winner; accepted to multiple Ivy Leagues; acquired her first nursing license at 16; a Micron Foundation Scholar; an Alzheimer’s research assistant. The list goes on. [...]

Micron Foundation Scholarships Help Boys Hope Girls Hope STEM Students Shine
Noel SchiberJune 5, 2023
Dr. Simmons and Micron Foundation invest in our amazing collegians “From talking to established professionals and visiting big companies, I ended up growing a passion for tax [...]

A World of Possibilities
James WilliamsMay 22, 2023
Envisioning the Next Big Phase of the Boys Hope Girls Hope Scholar Journey Envisioning the Next Big Phase of the Boys Hope Girls Hope Scholar Journey For [...]

Advancements in Hope, Spring 2023
Alyson MarinMay 15, 2023
This year’s Advancements in Hope, our annual leadership publication, highlights the depth of supporters excited by the growth plan of our organization and how the strategic plan is [...]

Juan Manuel ‘Memo’ Gomez: From the Dumps of Guatemala City to the TEDx Stage
Martin TotlandApril 12, 2023
Image: Memo celebrates finishing his college classes with his parents and siblings. “Working all day long, seven days a week, while seeing other kids passing by on their [...]

Celebrating the 2023 Excellence Awards
Martin TotlandMarch 27, 2023
The 5th annual Excellence Awards were held on March 29th in Phoenix, Arizona. This year’s winners showcase the true spirit of Boys Hope Girls Hope’s mission and purpose. [...]

Johnson Scholarship Foundation: A Partner in Hope!
Noel SchiberMarch 7, 2023
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Every day, Boys Hope Girls Hope collegians [...]

Collegian Academic Honor Roll | Fall 2022-2023
James WilliamsMarch 2, 2023
Academic Honor RollFall 2022-2023 The Boys Hope Girls Hope Academic Honor Roll, published during the Fall and Spring semesters, is recognition of a Boys Hope Girls Hope [...]

WWT Scholars Attend BEYA STEM Conference
Erin BeezleyMarch 1, 2023
Earlier this month, 11 Boys Hope Girls Hope World Wide Technology Scholars traveled to the DC area to attend the 37th annual BEYA (Be Everything You Are) STEM [...]

Scaling Up Hope Gathering | March 28-31
Kimberly HinesJanuary 19, 2023
2023 LEADERSHIP GATHERING Join colleagues from across the Boys Hope Girls Hope Network to plan for scale, celebrate our work and success, and help more young people find [...]

With Hope in Her Corner, Latoya Holmes Finds Her Future
Noel SchiberJanuary 19, 2023
Having a heart full of gratitude has propelled Latoya through many opportunities, internships, and experiences. And she’s only just getting started! “I didn’t have to worry about [...]

Boys Hope Girls Hope Alumni Call | Staying Current & Connected
James WilliamsJanuary 11, 2023
All alumni are invited to join a virtual meeting hosted by the Boys Hope Girls Hope Network Headquarters team on Wednesday, February 15th, at 7 p.m. CT. [...]
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Brijhette’s Story

Brijhette was raised by an elderly and [...]

By |2026-01-28T15:13:06-06:00February 12, 2017|Alumni, St. Louis|0 Comments

Greg’s Story

At 13 years old, Greg joined Boys [...]

By |2026-01-28T15:14:16-06:00February 12, 2017|Alumni, Cincinnati|0 Comments

Luana’s Story

Greetings! My name is Luana. I graduated from [...]

By |2026-01-28T15:15:36-06:00February 1, 2017|Alumni|0 Comments

Nick’s Story

Like many BHGH alumni, Nick attributes his [...]

By |2026-01-28T15:16:31-06:00February 1, 2017|Alumni, New Orleans, Share Your Story|0 Comments

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Mission

Where we Serve

1,300

8 in 10

98%

92%

News & Stories

Apshara Siwakoti: Refugee, full-ride college grad, and future doctor

Micron Foundation Scholarships Help Boys Hope Girls Hope STEM Students Shine

A World of Possibilities

Advancements in Hope, Spring 2023

Juan Manuel ‘Memo’ Gomez: From the Dumps of Guatemala City to the TEDx Stage

Celebrating the 2023 Excellence Awards

Johnson Scholarship Foundation: A Partner in Hope!

Collegian Academic Honor Roll | Fall 2022-2023

WWT Scholars Attend BEYA STEM Conference

Scaling Up Hope Gathering | March 28-31

With Hope in Her Corner, Latoya Holmes Finds Her Future

Boys Hope Girls Hope Alumni Call | Staying Current & Connected

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Brijhette’s Story

Greg’s Story

Luana’s Story

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