A Great Experience In St. Louis!

14 BHGHCO scholars and team members traveled to St. Louis last week for Collegiate Prep 2022! It was the first in-person Collegiate Prep since 2019 and everyone was grateful to be back together.

Our fall class of new collegians joined more than 80 scholars and team members from affiliates across our Network. Highlights included: staying in the dorms at St. Louis University, networking with business professionals at Edward Jones, helpful workshops about college life and healthy relationships, a night out at St. Louis Union Station, making new friends, and the sharing of their Legacy Statements! Collegians weigh in on their favorite part of Collegiate Prep and they time in St. Louis:
"I really enjoyed the mental health panel and the Edward Jones networking event. It seemed intimidating at first but I quickly got comfortable and got to meet a lot of cool people." - Alejandro
 
"My favorite part of Collegiate Prep was participating in the Edward Jones Networking event. I feel fortunate to have met so many people in business who were willing to share their experiences. I am majoring in business and found it really helpful to have a mock interview experience. Everyone was dressed up and it felt like we were already in business world.” -Cindy
"I got to meet a lot of different people from different backgrounds at Collegiate Prep. I really enjoyed meeting the scholars from everywhere, especially the Detroit affiliate. They were really nice people and I got to be suitemates with one of them. Living in a dorm was pretty cool and gave me a feeling of independence.” - Brooke
 
Our scholars had an amazing time in Michigan at Camp Miniwanca! Their time there proved to be an experience they will never forget. The smiles say it all.
"Miniwanca was its own world where I could really be myself. I can't wait to go back next year." - Hector
"I was living my best life and made connections with amazing people!"
- Jenny
"I think it was a really fun experience where I got to meet a lot of people from different states. I was also easily able to make friends within our color communities and leadership groups. Everyone was really inclusive and kind with one another, it was just a really positive and open space overall. I didn’t really know what to expect when going into camp but I am really glad I got to make lifelong connections with some of the people there." - Cindy
Successful service work days for both Village Exchange Center and
park cleaning in Aurora with BlackRock Employees joining in!
This summer, soon to be junior scholar Jasline was a peregrinos on the pilgrimage along the Camino Ignaciano with Regis Jesuit. You can read her reflection about walking in the shoes of St. Ignatius of Loyola here. What an incredible experience!
Help Us Provide Our Collegians With What They Need This Fall
If you'd like to support our college freshmen with their dorm room needs, as well as the little things that will make them feel at home while they are away, check out our Wishlist on Amazon. It will be sent directly to BHGHCO! Your support is so appreciated!
Congratulations Amy!

Congratulations Amy Bertle for your recognition as a City of Aurora Community Spirit Award winner! Amy is an amazing volunteer for Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado, who has taught financial literacy to our scholars and collegians for several years now! Thanks Amy for making Financial Fridays fun AND educational. Congratulations on this well deserved recognition!

Sign Up For A Career Panel With Our Scholars!

Share your career journey with Boys Hope Girls Hope scholars! 

These Career Panels are held in-person at Aurora Central High School (taking into account COVID-19 precautions). You will be provided preparation instructions prior to your speaking date. We ask that you only sign up for one slot per year.
If you would like to participate but are unable to attend in-person or if you have any other questions, please contact Kaity Gray, at kgray@bhgh.org.
Want to Be a Part of Our Leadership Team?

We want you as our next Program Director leading our scholars and collegians! Want to know more about this position and all that it entails? Read more here about being the next BHGHCO Program Director and the exciting difference you will make!
Thank You!

BHGHCO would like to thank our incredible sponsors - and the over 100 golfers that joined us at the Colorado Golf Club last month. We set a record, raising over $140,000 for our scholars and their programming!

We cannot thank you all enough! If you haven't checked out our video recap, you'll find that here.
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3090 S. Jamaica Court, Suite 212
Aurora, CO 80014