Larry Phillips, 34, grew up with his parents and older brother in Cabrini-Green, on the north side of Chicago."I always saw myself as a good...
Alumni Articles
In the Valley of the Sun, Hope Shines Bright: Becky Molina’s Journey
Becky Molina, an alum of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona, never imagined her college career would include studying abroad, spending summers in...
Achieving a Childhood Dream: Dr. Dwayne Thomas II
Dwayne at his med school graduation with his mom Kenya (right) and his two sisters, Jasmine (left) and Destiné (middle).Dr. Dwayne Thomas II had...
Boys Hope Girls Hope Hires Alums to Spark Enhanced Alumni Connection
Three Alumni Support Fellows Begin Work for Network Headquarters Office.Today, Boys Hope Girls Hope alumni are giving back to the affiliates and the...
2024 Excellence Awards Winners
Hero of Hope Lucas Pinzon, Boys Hope Girls Hope President & CEO Kristin Ostby, Eva Blanco Masias with Partner in Hope Santa Clara University;...
A Full Circle Moment: Humberto Aguiral
For Humberto Aguiral, going to work as a construction manager overseeing the expansion of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Guatemala - Esperanza Juvenil,...
Alumni Widen Gateway to Success at Boys Hope Girls Hope’s First Legacy Leadership Development Summit
In today’s job market, young people need to begin career preparation sooner than ever. This need is at the heart of Boys Hope Girls Hope’s newest...
Me’yani McDonald’s Passion and Purpose
“Never lose sight of your goals, and learn to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. You have a purpose; you just have to find your passion.” “It...
Boys Hope Girls Hope Celebrates Saint Louis University Partnership
University Partnership Provides Pathway to Success for Boys Hope Girls Hope Scholars "At the start, I thought it would be great if we could make a...
Apshara Siwakoti: Refugee, full-ride college grad, and future doctor
A full-ride scholarship winner; accepted to multiple Ivy Leagues; acquired her first nursing license at 16; a Micron Foundation Scholar; an...
Juan Manuel ‘Memo’ Gomez: From the Dumps of Guatemala City to the TEDx Stage
Memo celebrates finishing his college classes with his parents and siblings.Speaking from the stage of the prestigious TEDx conference while...
Celebrating the 2023 Excellence Awards
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...