HOPE NOW MORE THAN EVER

Boys Hope Girls Hope of Pittsburgh

“Boys Hope Girls Hope has enabled me to succeed, and taught me that you can overcome any obstacles in your path if you work at it long enough and hard enough.”

Karen, Alumna

OUR MISSION

To nurture and guide motivated young people in need
to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others.

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At the same time, they have inspiring grit, motivation, capacity, and promise; needing access to education and skills that will give them a chance to thrive in life and make a difference in their communities.

That’s where we come in.

Boys Hope Girls Hope closes the achievement gap and workforce development divide by acting as a bridge to opportunity which spans middle school through college graduation and into career launch.

Our icon and colors have deep meaning for our scholars, collegians, alumni, and team members. It represents our diverse community coming together with our incredible scholars at the heart of everything we do.

LIVING PROOF

Explore the hope-filled stories of our graduates.

Josie

by Pittsburgh Administrator | February 9, 2023 | Alumni Story | 0 Comments

Josie became Boys Hope Girls Hope’s 13th college graduate when she earned a degree in Child and Family Services from La Roche College in 2015. Now coming full circle, as of 2025, Josie works here at Boys Hope Girls Hope of Pittsburgh as the Coordinator of Admissions...

Tammy

by Pittsburgh Administrator | February 8, 2023 | Alumni Story | 0 Comments

I was in my second freshman year of high school, planning to eventually drop out. During my first interview for [Boys Hope] Girls Hope, I remember telling [the program director] that what I really needed was someone who cared about me enough to push me. She must have...

Tiana

by Pittsburgh Administrator | February 8, 2023 | Alumni Story | 0 Comments

Boys Hope Girls Hope was my saving grace. It was the best experience of my life.Like many other young women who enter our long-term scholarship program, life for Tiana was less than ideal. A chaotic environment and detrimental family situation had her in between...

Shelby

by Pittsburgh Administrator | February 8, 2023 | Alumni Story | 0 Comments

They prepared me to discipline myself through school and part-time jobs. I learned to put effort and time into what I was doing.As our 15th and most recent college graduate, Shelby earned a bachelor’s degree in Health Management Services with a minor in Psychology...

Dayna

by Pittsburgh Administrator | September 22, 2022 | Alumni Story | 0 Comments

When we needed each other most we were always good for a laugh, a hug, or even the sometimes necessary tough love. That is my favorite memory – the love.Dayna began her journey at Boys Hope Girls Hope at the age of 14 – just two days before she started high school,...

Karen’s Alumni Story

by Pittsburgh Administrator | February 3, 2021 | Alumni Story | 0 Comments

To me, Girls Hope means a safe place for girls to live, and gain access to opportunities that they otherwise may not have had access to at home.Karen came to Boys Hope Girls Hope at the age of 12. She attended St. Joseph’s for grade school and Our Lady of the Sacred...

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HOPE NOW MORE THAN EVER

“Boys Hope Girls Hope has enabled me to succeed, and taught me that you can overcome any obstacles in your path if you work at it long enough and hard enough.”

OUR MISSION

To nurture and guide motivated young people in need
to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others.

Some children just don’t have the same opportunities as others.

They face all kinds of barriers that limit their potential.

That’s where we come in.

Our icon and colors have deep meaning for our scholars, collegians, alumni, and team members. It represents our diverse community coming together with our incredible scholars at the heart of everything we do.

LIVING PROOF

Josie

Tammy

Tiana

Shelby

Dayna

Karen’s Alumni Story

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OUR MISSION

To nurture and guide motivated young people in needto become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others.

Some children just don’t have the same opportunities as others.

They face all kinds of barriers that limit their potential.

That’s where we come in.

Our icon and colors have deep meaning for our scholars, collegians, alumni, and team members. It represents our diverse community coming together with our incredible scholars at the heart of everything we do.

LIVING PROOF

HERE IS HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE HOPE

HERE IS HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE HOPE

HERE IS HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE HOPE

To nurture and guide motivated young people in need
to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others.