“Both of my parents came to the U.S. for better opportunities,” says Kenneth. “My father was a political refugee, and my mother’s family faced extreme poverty. But their struggles continued as new immigrants. My father’s reaction to a lack of options led to him spending half of his life in prison. My mother ended up […]
An international program, ALL In connects youth with their communities, builds critical skills, and provides a safe space for dialogue on issues of cultural identity. Young people work in facilitated groups to select a problem, develop a social justice project, and collaborate with community organizations and others to implement solutions. Four teams from across the […]
After 23 years of operating programs exclusively in a residential setting, Boys Hope Girls Hope started the first academy in 2004. The expansion to an out-of-school-time model was an acknowledgment of the many young people who have support structures at home but are still undeniably in need of access and opportunity. Today, eight of Boys […]
Watching her parents over time, Jessica developed a keen interest in engineering and medicine. She ultimately wants to research biomaterials and learn how to create medical devices that the human body will accept. To do this, Jessica will begin her college education at Colorado University in Boulder this fall, where she was awarded the Regent […]
Demi joined Boys Hope Girls Hope of Greater New Orleans in the sixth grade. Her brother, Nick, had graduated from the program and was urging Demi to apply. “The Girls Hope home opened when Nick graduated, and he felt like it would be a good fit. At first, I said no, but after a couple […]