Our Impact in Southern California
12
scholars
in long-term residential program
12
collegians
working toward their degrees
24
total young people
who are motivated
to achieve their potential
100%
go to college
90%
persist in college
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
Collegian Spotlight | Inique Wilson
This internship was a huge stepping stone for me; it showed me what my career could look like after I graduate.Inique Wilson, a collegian from the Southern California affiliate, recently completed an internship with the cable network BET Her.Wilson, a senior...
Collegian Spotlight | Alejandra Aquino
Now, I’m working on my education and doing these things that I felt, for so long, took me away from helping to raise my siblings. But they are necessary for me to put myself in a position of success to give them a similar support system to that I’ve had.Some people...
An Online Boys Hope Girls Hope Culinary Party with Chef John Ash
What do you get when you pair world renowned Chef John Ash with the scholars of Boys Hope Girls Hope? A culinary party that teaches valuable life skills at the same time! The outcome was deliciously amazing during the December 10 Boys Hope Girls Hope Network live...
Collegian Spotlight | Andy Guerrero
Boys Hope Girls Hope is a family and that’s what made my experience easier on me. I always had someone to turn to when I needed it.From the time he was born in Aurora, Colorado, until he was 15, Andy Guerrero and his three younger sisters lived with their mother and...
Jenny’s Story
The word ‘hope’ for me stands for the future, and overall just how I want my life to be something that my mom can be proud of.