One word to describe it all, UNFORGETTABLE. This trip has been an experience of a lifetime; making an impact on a community, teaching kids English, visiting beautiful sites, and forming long lasting relationships. It wasn’t just a service trip, it was something to remember. I recall losing myself counting down the months, then the weeks, […]
Two of our scholars at Aurora Central High School, Maria and Lorena, have come up with a community service project to involve both their peers and community. “Socks are a much-needed and much-requested item at homeless shelters. Through our work at Denver Rescue Mission, we have observed this need firsthand. We are collecting new, […]
This summer has been a summer of learning experiences for me. Rather than sleeping in and watching tv, as I would usually do on my time away from school, I have been fundraising money and attempting to receive a US passport for a service trip to Guatemala. In February, I was told by Connie, a […]
Executive Director Note Mary Frances Tharp “Beginnings are exciting. Endings are sad. What happens in between is what matters.” I’m paraphrasing a quote from a Sandra Bullock movie that has resonated with me over the years and seems very relevant as we start this new phase at Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado. We begin […]
This summer has been a summer of learning experiences for me. Rather than sleeping in and watching tv, as I would usually do on my time away from school, I have been fundraising money and attempting to receive a US passport for a service trip to Guatemala. In February, I was told by Connie, a […]
This summer we’ve had an amazing adventure. Our program theme was Tourism and Hospitality in Colorado and we’ve had lots of fun exploring this topic. Our first field trip was to the Cherry Creek Mall Apple Store, where we learned tips and tricks to take amazing videos and pictures. Soon, we’ll have a finished product […]
My name is Apshara and I am a proud scholar of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado. Apart from my unique name, I also have an unique background. I was born and nurtured on the riverbank of the Timai river in Nepal, with an identity card that labeled me as a refugee. Growing up as […]
I didn’t grow up in great financial circumstances. When I was nine years old, my family became a single parent home and this is where our true financial hardships began. My mom isn’t around very often because she is frequently picking up extra shifts to support my family. She spends her days working at an […]
About four years ago I was near the end of my senior year of High School and I was cutting my college decision very close. It was between two schools, and as I remember, I reluctantly, though happily, chose to attend Regis University. The whole process was scary and unfamiliar, though I had lots of […]
It was the day I had been anticipating for months. The day my Daniels Scholarship decision letter arrived. I knew it was in the mailbox but I couldn’t build up the courage to get it. My younger brother volunteered to go in my place. I watched him walk the fifteen feet to the mailbox feeling […]
My name is Carlos. I’m in 8th grade, and I go to Liberty Middle School. I’m also a Boys Hope Girls Hope Scholar. Because of Boys Hope I get to practice my passion, soccer. I am a huge soccer fan and I hope to one day do it professionally. Before Boys Hope I couldn’t practice because […]
When I started high school, I was worried about many things. It never even occurred to me to worry about drowning! But I couldn’t swim. Only two short years later, I am proud to say that I made it to the APS Championships for my backstroke as a part of the Aurora Central High School […]
I recently had an exciting experience of appearing on the morning show Colorado & Company alongside Boys Hope Girls Hope executive director Mary Fran Tharp. It was my first time being interviewed on television and it was eye-opening and a little nerve-wracking. I was there representing all the scholars of Boys Hope Girls Hope and […]
Hello, my name is Andy and I am a sophomore at Colorado Mesa University (CMU). I first heard about CMU when I was a sophomore in high school. Boys Hope Girls Hope (BHGH) took me and the other scholars to visit and had an overnight stay at one of the residence halls at CMU. I […]
Throughout the week of September 19th to 22nd, I attended Regis Jesuit’s Kairos #49. Kairos is a yearly retreat for RJHS juniors. Kairos is a Greek term which literally translates to “opportunity”. The retreat is known for changing the lives of all and anyone who is willing to open their heart to change and growth. […]
Good morning ladies and gentlemen, my name is Armonium. I am a senior at Aurora Central High school and a Boys Hope Girls Hope Academy scholar. I am one of the many students that Boys Hope Girls Hope has made a great impact on, so on behalf of my fellow scholars I’d like to thank […]
My name is Yishak and I am a freshman at University of Colorado Denver. I am a biology major and also in the pre-med program. I was fortunate enough, with the help of BHGH, to get accepted into the BA/BS-MD(Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Medical Doctor) program here at CU Denver. This is […]
I can honestly say that the day my life turned around was the day I joined Boys Hope Girls Hope (BHGH). Walking into Aurora Central High School I wasn’t very optimistic about my future. You see, my school has a graduation rate below 50 percent and national test scores below average. I didn’t even think […]
My name is Tayaundra and my first six weeks at Regis Jesuit High School have been crazy! But in a good way. First, I had to adjust to being at a new school and the fact that I’m attending Regis Jesuit, which is huge compared to the other schools I’ve attended, like Liberty Middle School. Did you […]
Hi, my name is Maribel, I went to Aurora Central High School and now I am a sophomore at Colorado Mesa University. I am majoring in accounting and I was recently awarded the Reisher Scholarship! At my university they offer an all-in-one application that by answering a few brief questions, automatically matches you to scholarships […]