The 2022-23 school year has begun with lots of new beginnings, starting with a very warm welcome to our new Program Director, Polica Houston and Karen Acosta-Corona, Program Manager at Aurora Central HS.

We also want to welcome our brand new scholars to both the Regis Jesuit and Aurora Central Academies, as well as our returning scholars.

In total, we will be serving a record number of 120+ scholars and collegians this year!
Q: What did you do prior to joining BHGHCO?
A: Prior to joining BHGHCO I was an Assistant Principal for six years in Denver and Aurora Public Schools.

Q: What is a fun fact about you?
A: I am a Denver Native.

Q: After working with scholars in the program, what do you hope to see them accomplish in their adult lives?
A: I hope to collaborate with Boys Hope Girls Hope team and students to develop empathetic critical thinkers who have the abilities and skill sets to make an impact locally, nationally, and globally in a field of their interest.
Q: What did you do prior to joining BHGHCO?
A: Before starting BHGHCO I was a Program Manager for REACH (Respecting, Ethnic and Cultural Heritage) a nonprofit that specializes in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion education and training.

Q: What is a fun fact about you?
A: Fun fact about me is that as a Colorado native I am an outdoor fanatic, I love to trail run, rock and ice climb and mountaineer through glaciers. I am also a nail technician. That is how I show my creative and colorful side.

Q: If you could share one piece of advice with scholars, what would it be?
A: One piece of advice I'd share with scholars would be, that you have a voice so use it. Advocate for yourself on things that you disagree and agree on. This will only benefit yourself and your future.
Thursday, October 6, 2022
7:30-8:30am
The Curtis Ballroom
5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village

Join us as we tell our story. Learn our mission. Meet our team, our scholars and our collegians. This breakfast is a free, one-hour fundraising event with a goal to inspire you and your guest(s) to get involved as donors and/or volunteers. Don't miss this annual favorite! Bring a friend, family member or co-worker and allow us the opportunity to highlight our scholars and their successes!
"This summer, I was blessed with the opportunity to travel around the world right before I got the phone call I’d been anticipating. Thanks to the support and resources of BHGHCO, I was able to land my dream job working in Advisor Services for Charles Schwab right after college! My day to day consists of working with other wealth management companies and independent financial advisors to bring excellent service to our clients. Although I only just started, I’m glad I have the opportunity to work with such an amazing company and can’t wait to see what the future holds!" -Aline, '22 CSU graduate
BHGHCO collegian Jessica, worked at the Pre-Collegiate Development Program in Boulder this summer as a peer counselor. Jessica is majoring in Biomedical Engineering and is a recent recipient of two scholarships: the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and the American Association of University Women Scholarship.
“My favorite part of the experience was helping the students with their classes. It felt great knowing that they grew to trust me.” -Jessica, Junior at CU Boulder
BHGHCO collegian Kevin recently completed his summer engineering internship for the Denver Water Hydraulics Program. Their summer focus was to collect pressure data from fire hydrants and make sure water pressure was solid in various residential zones. Kevin is a Biomedical Engineering major and a residential advisor for freshmen. 

“It was a really wonderful experience. My supervisors allowed the other interns and myself to analyze data and come to independent conclusions. We were made to feel as valuable as every other team member in the building.” -Kevin, Junior at Colorado School of Mines.
"Over the summer, I was a research assistant for two professors at my school, where I aided with gathering material for their research projects. These projects gave me an insight into the world of academic research and what fields I may be interested in further studying during my time as an undergraduate student. I gained an incredible amount of knowledge about the research topics based on migration in Latin America and religion in Sub-Saharan Africa. I also gained experience using research software which I will continue to use over the years." -Jimena, sophomore, University of Denver
Congratulations to Ashley, the most recent college graduate from Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado. Ashley received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado-Denver. During her last year of studies, Ashley held internships at Girls, Inc (a nonprofit youth organization) and North Middle School (assisting in their counseling department). Ashley has already started work at her first post-college job: she’s a residential counselor at WellPower, a recovery center in Denver.

“Working at WellPower has been amazing! Being a residential counselor means I get to see our residents on a daily basis to watch their growth and progress as they take these small moments with us to improve their wellbeing. We are more than just a staff member here. To them, we are a friend. It’s feels great knowing all my hard work is being paid off by giving back to my home community, as well as helping to break that stigma that surrounds mental health!” -Ashley, "22 CU-Denver Graduate, who is also very much looking forward to her October wedding to Daniel, a fellow Aurora Central High School alum.
Regis Jesuit High School Scholars
Go Back to School
We started the scholars' new year with a Welcome Back Picnic at Cherry Creek State Park this week. New and returning scholars (and even a couple of collegians about to head off) kicked off the new year together!
Back to School Night at Aurora Central High School
Aurora Central High School's Back to School night included a farmer's market, free school supplies, food, music and games! We were excited to see both our new and returning scholars, as well as see so many parents. The BHGHCO Trojans are ready for the new year!
Help Fill Scholars Supply Needs

There are several items that our academies and scholars still need for the upcoming year.

If you’d like to help us fill their list of needs, it’s as simple as visiting our Amazon Wishlist. All supplies will be delivered directly to our offices.
We thank you in advance!
SNACKS FOR OUR SCHOLARS

Want to help us stock our snack pantry with after-school snacks and treats? 

For your convenience, we have created an Amazon wish list. Once purchased, these items will be shipped directly to our office. 


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. 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.

Home Baked Treats Needed!

We are in need of home baked goods through for the new school year.  
Homemade treats include things like brownies, cookies, Rice Krispie treats and Chex Mix. Please, no nuts though! Please place into 24-ish individual serving size baggies. 

Homemade treats can be delivered by 1pm to our office at 3090 S. Jamaica Ct. #212, Aurora, 80014. Call us and we will come down to your car, 720-524-2061. Wednesday signups can also be delivered to Regis Jesuit HS, Boys Division, by 2:30pm on that day.  
Boys Hope Girls Hope Colorado
3090 S. Jamaica Court, Suite 212
Aurora, CO 80014