Events & News
Whether you’re looking for our upcoming events, memorial funds, or the latest news, look no further. Scroll down to get the entire scoop about what’s happening at Hope Ignites Pittsburgh.
OUR FEATURED EVENTS
South Hills Evening of Hope
April 10th
6:00—8:00 PM
St. Clair Country Club
Sewickley Evening of Hope
April 24th
6:00—8:00 PM
Allegheny Country Club
North Hills Evening of Hope
May 8th
6:00—8:00 PM
Treesdale Golf Country Club
Downtown Evening of Hope
October 23rd
6:00—8:00 PM
Sienna Mercato
Memorial Fund:
ANNUAL EVENTS
We are on a mission to nurture and guide motivated young people in need to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others, and we need your help now more than ever! Throughout the year, be looking out for any of our events to support and learn more about Hope Ignites Pittsburgh.
Memorial Funds:
Hope Ignites Pittsburgh in the news
“Sweet Madeline event raises funds for Girls Hope” | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“Parents keep daughter’s memory alive by giving back” | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
STORIES OF HOPE
Josie
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
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
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
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
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
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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