Erin Goodnow, Going Ivy Governance Committee Chair It’s easy to give my heart to the mission of Boys Hope Girls Hope, opening academic and career opportunities to bright, motivated young people of Arizona. Inspired by the drive I’ve seen from these scholars, I was motivated to do more and put my care and passion into […]
Development Committee Member: Tommy McKone, McKone Strategies 2022 Success Starts with Hope Breakfast Co-Chair “Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona is an organization that brings to light the true potential of young scholars wishing to make a difference and everlasting impact in their communities. No matter the circumstances, every child should have the opportunity to […]
Collegians tap into their resiliency Boys Hope Girls Hope scholars work hard for years in anticipation of college applications, college scholarships, college acceptances and finally campus life. What will college be like? Will I be able to find my classes? Who will my roommate be? While some of these unanswered questions may come with […]
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust donates $100,000 to BHGH! Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust supports organizations that enrich health, well-being, and opportunity for the people of Maricopa County, Arizona. Piper Trust works side-by-side with nonprofit organizations as a partner, helping them to identify problems, build expertise, find solutions, and become continually stronger and more effective. […]
An interview with Jose Leon Incoming BHGH Board Chair: Jose Leon, Leon Law PLLC Jose Leon joined the Boys Hope Girls Hope board in 2018 and has been an active member of the Program Committee helping ensure that BHGH programs are meeting the needs of our scholars and their families. We are honored to have […]
Outgoing BHGH Board Chair: Julie Hancock, Camelot Homes Julie Hancock joined the Boys Hope Girls Hope board in 2015 and jumped right in with her enthusiasm and support. In 2015, Camelot Homes completely renovated the Girls Hope home, providing a beautiful and new environment for scholars for years to come. Julie’s fundraising skills were crucial […]
Becoming a BHGH scholar is an amazing accomplishment, yet it comes with high expectations and hard work. Each incoming class of sixth graders is attending a new and challenging school, increased homework plus BHGH programming. This can be a bit overwhelming for them, but BHGH staff is with them and their families for every new […]
“I moved out of the Girls Hope Home almost three years ago but 2020 has unexpectedly brought me back to this home I know and love. However, this year I joined as a National Volunteer Corp member. My four years as a scholar living at the Girls Hope Home gave me the most memorable experiences […]
Chelsea’s Reason for Hope The kitchen is the epicenter of most homes. And for many of the families whom Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona supports, the kitchen table is the only available place to finish homework or study, even when it is busy and loud. For Chelsea Vicente, High School Academy Program Manager, showing […]
It is our honor to introduce our newest Academy Program Scholars as they begin their eleven year journey to a college degree. Yes, these amazing sixth graders will graduate from college in 2030 and Boys Hope Girls Hope will be there every step of the way! Each year six sixth graders are accepted into the […]
(Phoenix, AZ.) The Boys Hope Girls Hope Success Starts with Hope Breakfast on May 10, 2019 raised more than $409,000 for BHGH programs. Chaired by Julie Hancock and Alicia Harrison, there were 660 guests present including 50 BHGH scholars. BHGH honored their founding school partner and long time supporter, Brophy College Preparatory. Highlights of the […]
Scottsdale Independent News Article by Terrance Thornton Oct 17th, 2017 Much of who we are — and in some cases what we can become — is largely defined by the situation we come to understand as normal as we develop from child to adulthood. Some call this “the genetic lottery” while others say the American ideal of […]
Thunderbirds Charities invests $100,000 in academically capable and motivated children-in-need to excel in school and in life The investment of Thunderbirds Charities will provide essential technology support, equipment, hardware, and software needed to further improve the quality of BHGH programming September 5, 2017, Phoenix, Arizona- Thunderbird Charities, the charitable giving arm of the Thunderbirds – […]