Josiah Casildo grew up in what he describes as one of the roughest neighborhoods in the South Bronx with his three older siblings, his father who...
Alumni Articles
Reflecting On This Year’s Virtual Excellence Awards
I often say Boys Hope Girls Hope is a great example of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a “beloved community,” where people from all walks of...
Graduate Stories of Hope | Amanda Bolden
This month, Amanda Bolden launched her pre-med college career at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. When she joined Boys Hope Girls Hope of...
Graduate Stories of Hope | Michell-Lee Graham
"What gives me hope for the future is this generation, with young folks who not only show up and show out for causes that they believe in but also...
Graduate Stories of Hope | James Taylor
“The resources and support I knew I had from everyone at Boys Hope Girls Hope spurred me to get where I am today. I would have tried to do this on...
Graduate Stories of Hope | Tianna Woodford
“Take advantage of the resources given. There are so many resources through Boys Hope Girls hope, from mental health to career planning. It’s nice...
Graduate Stories of Hope | Shirly Tam
"A big thing I learned is empathy. I was exposed to a lot of people because Boys Hope Girls Hope reaches out to people from different walks of...
Graduate Stories of Hope | Aryanna Arrington
Aryanna said joining the program was “an opportunity to do something greater.”This fall, Aryana Arrington will head to Carlow University in...
Graduate Stories of Hope | Luis Ángel Hernández Sandoval
"Always think about the future. Vaya por mas. Go for more.” Luis Ángel grew up in a tough neighborhood in Guatemala City with his parents, older...
Graduate Stories of Hope | Jessica Navarro
“When I got to Boys Hope Girls Hope, I felt like I really belonged.” Jessica said, “If I didn’t have the program, I’d be lost." Jessica’s parents...
Graduate Stories of Hope | Shavona Mayers Dixon
“Boys Hope Girls Hope gave me confidence in my ability to interact with people. It allowed me to step into myself and gave me time to understand who...
Graduate Stories of Hope | Malique Williams
"Boys Hope Girls Hope taught me about brotherhood and relationships." Malique Williams grew up in Long Island as the eldest of three siblings. Much...