Our Impact in Illinois
24
scholars
in long-term residential program
20
collegians
working toward their degrees
44
total young people
who are motivated
to achieve their potential
ALUMNI MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Our alumni are well-educated, career-ready, people for others who are leaders and changemakers in their families and communities.
Santonio—
“I believe, truly, that’s one of the key ways to break that cycle of being in poverty; understanding how money works. Being able to have the education and give it to a base that needs it the most, and at a younger age, is one way that I give back.”
100%
graduate from high school
100%
go to college
90%
persist in college
75%
college graduation rate
7
graduates in 2022!
*three high school and four college graduates
Michallé—
“I really appreciate Boys Hope Girls Hope because they really made college a reality for me. No one in my family had gone to college before; I was the first to go, so Boys Hope Girls Hope really walked me through that process.”
100%
from families making less than $50k/year*
100%
from underrepresented minority groups
33%
girls and young women
68%
boys and young men
71%
first-generation
college students
100%
serve in their communities
*network-wide number: The average income for our families overall is $32k/year, and 84% of our families make less than $50k/year with most families having 2-6 members in the household and 11% of families having 7 to 13 members each.
SERVING OTHERS IN NEED
Becoming well-educated and career-ready is all complimented by a focus on living a life of service to others—a key component of Boys Hope Girls Hope’s proven track record of life-transforming impact on scholar success. Our Scholars regularly participate in community service activities, complete service reflections, research community issues they are passionate about, brainstorm solutions they can offer, and lead service projects.
LIVING PROOF
Holiday Appeal | 2024
December 2024Dear Friend of Boys Hope Girls Hope,As we head into the bustle of the holidays, our Scholars are busy with playoffs, holiday concerts, and of course, studying for finals! Also working hard, our staff and amazing volunteers are busy planning and executing...
Fall Appeal | 2024
Fall 2024Dear Friend of Boys Hope Girls Hope,Cristopher ready for marching band!Happy Fall! There is so much good news to share! School is in full swing at St. A’s, Loyola Academy, and Regina Dominican High School. We’ve welcomed eight new Scholars and we have so many...
Spring Appeal | 2024
May 2024Dear Friend of Boys Hope Girls Hope,Whether you’ve been around BHGH for much of our 45 years or are new to our transformational Residential Scholarship Program, we hope you’ve found ways to connect with our Scholars or Collegians this school year. They are...
Holiday Appeal | 2022
December 2022Dear Friend of Boys Hope Girls Hope,As we head into the bustle of the holidays, our seniors are in the midst of college applications, FAFSA forms, scholarship interviews—and acceptance letters! This year we are extra busy with nine senior Scholars. They...
Fall Appeal | 2022
November 2022Dear Friend of Boys Hope Girls Hope,We hope our Boys Hope Girls Hope (BHGH) family is enjoying this beautiful fall! Both Residential Scholars and Collegians are fully engaged in the school year and enjoying all the events and rituals that come with fall....
National Nurses Appreciation Week | Alumni Shoutout
Excerpt from Network Headquarters full blog on alumni nurses across the network. Read the full blog here.I joined the healthcare field to be the best advocate for my patients, and seeing the progress they make with therapy and rehab is why I’m a nurse. Marcos...
Boys Hope Girls Hope Honors Illinois Alumni in 2021/22 Excellence Awards
Excerpt from Network Headquarters full blog on 2021-2022 Excellence Awards. Read the full blog here.I chose Boys Hope Girls Hope for myself because I didn’t want to be a product of my environment, but rather come back and be an inspiration for others.Michallé Fain and...
Alvaro’s Story
If you need something, they will help you connect to the information or resources you need. Everyone at Boys Hope Girls Hope is willing to help you.Not many 4th-grade kids map out their own educational paths through college, but Alvaro is no ordinary kid. In 4th...
Larry’s Story
I was a kid who started in Cabrini-Green, one of the most dangerous and notorious public housing authorities. Boys Hope Girls Hope was a safe haven for me to receive a full-ride scholarship to college and earn a leadership role at a Fortune 500 company—all at the age...
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