Our Impact in Detroit
6
scholars
in long-term residential program
36
scholars in comprehensive academy programs
65
collegians & alumni
working toward their dreams
101
total young people
who are motivated
to achieve their potential
PARTNERSHIPS THAT GIVE HOPE
The partnership between Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit and SAY Detroit Play Center has allowed the affiliate to bring their academy programs from their three different partner schools to one location where they can learn and grow together as a cohort! Not only that, but the Boys Hope Girls Hope program brings valuable resources to the youth already attending the Play Center in return.
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100%
college acceptance rate
94%
persist in college
8
graduates in 2023
100%
from families below the US poverty link*
95%
from underrepresented minority groups
52%
girls and young women
47%
boys and young men
69%
first-generation
college students
100%
dedicated
*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.
LIVING PROOF
Graduate Stories of Hope | Rayanna
Rayanna is a graduating senior at Renaissance High School but this was the first year she was able to have in-person classes due to the pandemic. She has found herself blossoming in unexpected ways, describing her previous self as shy, and extremely quiet. We have...
Team Member Highlight | Stacy Cruse, Business Manager
In 2015, Ms. Stacey Cruse joined BHGH Detroit as a volunteer committee member after hearing about the impact the program had on the youth in the community, and felt inspired to join the organization. When asked why she felt compelled to volunteer, she said, "I grew up...
Michaiah Williams Thriving
At the beginning of high school, Michaiah Williams was a “quiet, shy, and reserved” young lady – a far cry from who she is now. Today Michaiah is a senior at Detroit Edison Public School Academy of Excellence and one of our most outstanding academy scholars. Her...
Aaron McCloud Receives Award in Pistons Writing Contest
Aaron McCloud is a graduating senior at Loyola High School. He has been in the program since 2019. Aaron just took 2nd place in the Detroit Pistons writing contest and has been awarded a $20,000 scholarship! He plans to put the winnings towards Columbia College...