My name is Shacobie, I recently went to Washington DC with my 8th grade class, and we visited several memorials including the Korean, FDR, and Jefferson Memorial.  I saw the White House and watched as Obama landed from duty.   I even walked the underground tunnels of the Capitol.  I sobbed in the Holocaust Museum as I saw [...]

June 10th   marked the beginning of summer school at Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado.  The scholars gathered at the Boys Hope home to celebrate the June birthdays.  Darwyn and Aaliyah received a recognition for academic achievement. Each scholar has a different plan for his or her summer.  Regis freshmen are going to Ignatian summer school.  [...]

Where did May go?  I’m sure many of you are asking the same question! At the beginning of May we had our 14th Hope Challenge Golf Tournament.  It was a gorgeous day and Colorado Golf Club was a perfect venue.  Demaryius Thomas, Denver Bronco wide receiver, came out with some of  his friends  – Eric [...]

Woo! Summer is here!  What a month here in the homes, as it has been busy with school ending for the summer.  The scholars are playing outside nearly every day and admittedly, it is hard to keep up with them.  Along with the nice weather, the scholars have been happy about the amount of home [...]

It has been a very busy week at the Boys Hope and Girls Hope homes with graduations, continuations and finals. On Monday, May 20th Aaliyah and Alexis graduated from Regis Jesuit High School and were our first high school graduates from Girls Hope!  Adan and Shacobie had their “continuations” from 8th grade and are looking [...]

Since January, four of the scholars have been doing their community service at the SaddleUp! Foundation in Parker.  They help clean the stalls and spend a little time with the horses. So kids, what do you like about volunteering at Saddle Up? Laura:  “The presence of the horses. They make me feel happy.” Darwyn:  “Just [...]

Please contact Tracy at 720-524-2061 if you have, or can help secure, any of these items for the Boys Hope and Girls Hope homes.  The staff and scholars would be greatly appreciative – and better equipped! Patio table and chairs Laundry baskets Kitchen shears Laundry hamper Electric pencil sharpener Label maker Chip clips Sponges Bulletin [...]

1,200 eight, ninth, and tenth graders across Colorado applied for the unique opportunity to see US Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor at the Ralph L Carr Justice Center on May 2nd.  One of our bright scholars, Ulises, was selected to represent his legislative district for the event along with 99 other students.  After arriving, he socialized [...]

Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado celebrated its 20th Anniversary on March 20th by honoring several founders and long time supporters of the organization.  Kathy Walsh, with CBS Channel 4, welcomed the guests at the Curtis Ballroom at Comedy Works Landmark.  The Regis Jesuit High School Advanced Jazz Ensemble performed for the event.  Check out [...]

April was a transition time here at the houses, both with school and the weather.  As the snow gives way to sunny, warm days the scholars are increasingly playing outside and enjoying this beautiful earth that has been bestowed upon us.  The boys are playing golf and soccer out in the yard, as with basketball [...]