Our Impact in Arizona
52
scholars in comprehensive academy programs
38
collegians
working toward their degrees
90
total young people
who are motivated
to achieve their potential
Finances and the Future
%
of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona, scholars are low-income, first-generation college students.
%
have no debt!! Those with student loan debt had an average debt load of $3,549
99%
go to college
90%
persist in college
88%
graduate college in
6 years or less!
Boys Hope Girls Hope scholars excel in school and life!
3.5
average middle school GPA
3.2
average high school GPA
3.3
average collegian GPA
Of the recent Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona college grads, 75% are working in their field of study! Some of which include:
- US Naval Officer
- Television news writer
- Freelance social media
- Freelance graphic design
- Civil engineer
- Engineering Inspector
- Editorial lead (writer)
- Logistics flow lead
- Surgical ICU Nurse
- Attorney
- Landscape architect
- Financial management
95%
from families below the US poverty line
100%
from underrepresented minority groups
65%
girls and young women
34%
boys and young men
95%
first-generation
college students
100%
volunteer in their community
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, researchcommunity issues they are passionate
about, brainstorm solutions they can offer, and lead service projects.
BHGH AZ scholars volunteering at St. Joseph’s the Worker.
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LIVING PROOF
Resiliency fosters perseverance and patience
Collegians tap into their resiliency...Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona 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...
Resiliency brings new relationships
Becoming a Boys Hope Girls Hope scholar is a fantastic accomplishment, yet it comes with high expectations and hard work. Each incoming class of sixth graders is attending a new and challenging school, with increased homework plus Boys Hope Girls Hope programming....
Dinner Table Memories with Genesis
These memories around the table are engrained in every wood fiber and scratch and will not be forgotten. Once again, I find myself at the long gray table and even though the people sitting in the seats have changed, I am reminded of memories with fondness, looking...