Our Network
Impact
as of June 30, 2025
We see firsthand how investing in young people’s hope—and as the hope for our future— makes a transformational difference in their lives. Access to education and opportunity creates open doors to a college education, a good career, economic prosperity, healthier families, and futures with limitless possibilities.
Each school year, the Hope Ignites Network fuels the hope of young people through signature cross-network programming; guiding and uniting local affiliates; providing scholarships to our collegians; and multiplying impact by providing economies of scale and core services. Here’s the network-wide impact you’re making possible.
88%
of scholars stayed on track in the program
98%
high school grads immediately entered college
>69.7% US average, all demographics
92%
persisted into their second year of college
compared to the 75.9% US average
3.1
average collegian GPA
247
scholars in Residential
Living together in family-like homes with 24/7 support.
682
scholars in Academy
Receiving mentoring, academic support, and goal-setting through after-school programs.
81
community outreach participants
Engaging in targeted programs that extend Hope Ignites’ reach into the community.
398
youth in post-secondary
Staying connected through college or trade school with guidance and career preparation.
1,300
total young people who are motivated to achieve their potential
Hope is
Evident in Our Young People
Across our Network, Hope Ignites serves youth who want to create successful futures for themselves. Every scholar, collegian, or alumni story is unique and powerful. Each individual experienced different circumstances and needs that brought them to the program. And, each one set audacious goals, worked hard, leveraged their strengths, served well, and is charting their own course.
109
high school graduates in 2025
61
college graduates in 2025
Hope is
Transforming Our Communities
One of the core aspects of the Hope Ignites experience is to become a “person for others.” This is inspired by our Jesuit roots, and involves helping our scholars develop a good sense of self; to reflect on the causes they are passionate about; to serve others in need often; to become champions for others and true changemakers in their families and communities.
30,000
Scholar & collegian community service hours each year across our Network
Hope Fuels
Our Long term impact
Since 1977, with your help, we’ve nurtured and guided hundreds of young people toward realized dreams of postsecondary education, careers with promise, and a hope-filled future.
18
alumni serving as team members across the Network
13
alumni serving on boards across the Network
