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Because of the generosity of people like you, we have put countless children in college and reshaped the lives of so many families. We have taken deserving young men and women and set them on a path for greater success. If you have had the chance to meet any of our scholars, you already know that they are amazing. Their confidence is inspiring. This is tomorrow’s generation of leaders and role models. 
Right now, they need your help. This is our 40th anniversary as an organization and we have certainly been through a lot…for every accomplishment there is a staff member in the background grinding to find a way to make the most of the resources we have. 
The reality is that funding has been down since COVID. Grants are harder to come by, foundations do not provide as much support and individual giving is down. Every year we hit a point in our fiscal year where cash gets tight. This year seems to be tighter than most. 
In order to avoid making some tough decisions on services we provide to our Scholars, we are asking….I am asking….that you consider making a donation today. We hope that over the next month we are able to raise an additional $100,000 in order to keep our programs running smoothly. 100% of these funds will go to support our Academy Program and Residential House. 
During this unprecedented time, your support is needed now more than ever. Give a gift at any level to make an immediate impact and support Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit’s work with scholars today. 

Sincerely,
Mark Hebert
Board Chair

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ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SUPPORT

For additional ways to support our work, please review the following:

Mail Your Contribution

Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit
PO Box 21085
Detroit, MI 48221

Give by phone

To make a gift by phone, call our administrative office at 313-524-0557

Multi-Year Pledges & Recurring Gifts are the lifeblood of a charity. 

Consider a long-term commitment to the success of our program by becoming a “Sustainer of Hope.”  Monthly and quarterly gifts can be set up on your credit card with our online donation form, and annual pledges are gratefully accepted. Contact [email protected] for more information on this process.

Memorial Funds

Keep the memory of your loved ones alive and their legacy ongoing by setting up a memorial fund in their name. 

Fill out the online donation form for a tribute gift.

To make a tribute or memorial gift via check, please include:
• The name of the honoree
• The contact information of the party you would like to notify

Immediately upon receipt of your gift, the honoree or family will be notified in writing. The amount of your gift will not be disclosed.

Planned Giving & Estate Planning

Planned gifts include gifts through a will, life income gifts, charitable gift annuities, life insurance, and charitable trusts. We urge you to consult with your attorney or professional tax advisor about the possible benefits of making a planned gift to Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit. This foresighted generosity saves you in taxes, gives you peace of mind, and provides a future for our scholars.

Stock Gifts

Gifts of long-term appreciated stock allow donors to avoid paying capital gain tax and are fully deductible for up to a maximum of 30% of your adjusted gross income if you have owned the stock for at least 12 months prior to making the transfer.  Please contact our office to obtain specific instructions on making a stock gift.

Gifts-In-Kind

We accept gifts-in-kind that can be used in our programs or sold to generate revenue. Examples include food, furnishings, computers, linens, cars, real estate, and school or office supplies.

To learn more about our current needs or any of these giving options, please contact [email protected] or 313-524-0557.

STEWARDSHIP

We pledge to ensure your investment has the impact that it merits. Boys Hope Girls Hope continues to enhance our Performance Management Tool, utilizing peer accountability and support across our sixteen affiliates and Headquarters.

This consistent evaluation allows us to assess our data-centric, outcomes-oriented programming. Our ability to generate real-time data gives us the opportunity to provide maximum transparency to our stakeholders.

For more information about our Performance Management Tool, visit this page. View our financial information and our Annual Report by clicking the links below.

Additionally, Boys Hope Girls Hope adheres to AFP’s Donor Bill of Rights.

Boys Hope Girls Hope and all 16 affiliates undergo an annual audit. This transparency enables us to demonstrate our sound stewardship of the resources invested by our generous donors.

AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

| FY2020 |

990s

2020 | 2019

Because of the generosity of people like you, we have put countless children in college and reshaped the lives of so many families. We have taken deserving young men and women and set them on a path for greater success. If you have had the chance to meet any of our scholars, you already know that they are amazing. Their confidence is inspiring. This is tomorrow’s generation of leaders and role models. 
Right now, they need your help. This is our 40th anniversary as an organization and we have certainly been through a lot…for every accomplishment there is a staff member in the background grinding to find a way to make the most of the resources we have. 
The reality is that funding has been down since COVID. Grants are harder to come by, foundations do not provide as much support and individual giving is down. Every year we hit a point in our fiscal year where cash gets tight. This year seems to be tighter than most. 
In order to avoid making some tough decisions on services we provide to our Scholars, we are asking….I am asking….that you consider making a donation today. We hope that over the next month we are able to raise an additional $100,000 in order to keep our programs running smoothly. 100% of these funds will go to support our Academy Program and Residential House. 
During this unprecedented time, your support is needed now more than ever. Give a gift at any level to make an immediate impact and support Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit’s work with scholars today. 

Sincerely,
Mark Hebert
Board Chair