Our Impact in St. Louis
17
scholars
in long-term residential program
25
scholars in comprehensive academy programs
28
collegians
working toward their degrees
70
total young people
who are motivated
to achieve their potential
PARTNERSHIPS THAT GIVE HOPE
99%
go to college
90%
persist in college
4
graduates in 2023!
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
(2023 MO average was 19.8)
100%
from families below the US poverty line*
95%
from underrepresented minority groups
60%
girls and young women
40%
boys and young men
85%
first-generation
college students
100%
motivated towards a brighter future
*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.
Scholars completed service hours last academic year,
with each scholar averaging hours.
HOW WE GET THERE
Our high success rates have everything to do with the many programming opportunities we provide along the journey of our scholars discovering, understanding, and choosing colleges from the vast pool of options. We have workshops geared toward informing scholars who may be first-generation college-bound through financial aid and even campus living workshops. Our support and preparation begins in 6th grade and continues to grow through the high school years so that by the time the scholars are seniors, they are comfortable and confident when exploring the world of college exploration.
LIVING PROOF
Press Release | Announcing New Executive Director, Michelle Abel
This is an exciting time for the organization. Growing the Academy program will allow us to double the number of students we serve next year. Together, we can help more young people unlock their potential and achieve their dreams.ST. LOUIS, MO. (December 2, 2024) -...
Chris’s Story
Chris Robinson first joined the Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis Academy Program (formerly known as Hope Prep) when he was a 7th-grade student at Berkley Middle School. As a student with a 3.5 GPA, Chris’s teachers recognized his potential and nominated him to join...
Shawn’s Story
Whether a friendship, family relationship or business or personal partnership, any bond is built on trust. When then Academy Scholar Shawn told his mom he wanted to go to Boys Hope Girls Hope St. Louis after school, she knew it was a good place, “Because he tells it...
Terrell’s Story
As a junior high school student, Terrell had dreams of going to college one day but didn’t think a lot about his schoolwork or grades. Thanks to his cousin Makaiya Smith, a Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis alum, he is now on a path to make those dreams a reality. As...
Makaiya’s Story
When Makaiya Smith became part of the Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis village in the 7th grade, she had lofty goals and big dreams, and she was determined to attain them. Even at her young age, Makaiya was eager to join BHGHSTL’s Hope Prep Academy because she knew...
Maddy’s Story
Maddy came to Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis as a teenager equipped with the traits she needed to be successful in life. She was bright, motivated, resilient, and hard-working. Due to a difficult family situation, however, she lacked the support and resources to...
Jamesia’s Story
Jamesia came to Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis at the age of 13 through our Academy partner, McCluer South-Berkeley High School. Her hard work and determination combined with the resources provided through the Academy program paid off. In 2018, she graduated from...
HERE IS HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE HOPE
HERE IS HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE HOPE