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...
Alumni Articles
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....
Brenda’s Story
Twenty-two year-old Brenda was born in Sayaxche, Peten in Guatemala. When she was five, Brenda moved with her parents and five siblings to Los...
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...
Greg’s Story
At 13 years old, Greg joined Boys Hope Girls Hope as a residential scholar. His father had passed, and he was living in a housing project where...
Luana’s Story
Greetings! My name is Luana. I graduated from Mercy High School six days ago and I will be attending Vassar College in the fall. My family’s...
Nick’s Story
Like many BHGH alumni, Nick attributes his success to the constructive and academic-focused home environment provided by BHGH. Born and raised in...