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Jiarra’s Story
In 2002, the summer before her senior year, Jiarra Jackson joined the Boys Hope Girls Hope program in New Orleans. It was the first year the program...
Jay’s Story
Jay F. joined Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeastern Ohio at the age of twelve. Enrolled at St. Ignatius High, he became the school’s first...
Journee’s Story
“As I start my first year of Fordham Law School, I look back at the experiences that brought me this far, and hands down the most important one has...
Demi’s Story
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...
G. Michael’s Story
I grew up in St. Louis, MO, with my younger brother. We lived with our parents until I was three and my brother was one. Then, our parents divorced,...
Eric’s Story
I suppose my story begins as so many of ours do, from a broken home. I was the second to last of six siblings and my parents divorced when I was...
Jan’s Story
In 1994, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Fr. Paul Sheridan, who was serving as the President at St. Louis University High School, and learn...
Lamar’s Story
I came to Boys Hope during my sophomore year at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. I come from a broken home. My father left when I was 2...
Christopher’s Story
I spent most of my childhood bouncing between my parents from Chicago, IL. to Los Angeles, CA. and back again. My life was very unstable, and...
Daniel’s Story
There was no question whether or not Daniel Braswell would go to college. His determination and his intelligence made it a foregone conclusion....
Brijhette’s Story
Brijhette was raised by an elderly and loving aunt who deeply believed in the power of education. When she and her auntlearned of BHGH STL through a...