by newyorkwp | Sep 10, 2021 | Alumni Story
“I know that I want to work in an educational setting or for an organization like Boys Hope Girls Hope.” Latoya Holmes, a junior at Hofstra University majoring in Business Administration, is one of 25 Boys Hope Girls Hope collegians who are a part of the Boys...
by newyorkwp | Feb 12, 2021 | Alumni Story
“I decided to put myself out there and see what happens.” Each year thousands of high school students apply to The Posse Foundation, a national organization that identifies, recruits, and trains students who show extraordinary leadership and academic potential....
by newyorkwp | Dec 17, 2020 | Alumni Story
Josiah Casildo grew up in what he describes as one of the roughest neighborhoods in the South Bronx with his three older siblings, his father who immigrated to the US from Guatemala and his mother from Honduras. He did his best in school and often translated between...
by newyorkwp | Jul 28, 2020 | Alumni Story
“What gives me hope for the future is this generation, with young folks who not only show up and show out for causes that they believe in but also actively educate others who are not so informed. I definitely know that we will all change the world. We’re...
by newyorkwp | Jun 17, 2020 | Alumni Story
“Boys Hope Girls Hopetaught me aboutbrotherhood and relationships.” Malique Williams grew up in Long Island as the eldest of three siblings. Much of his childhood was spent running, and Malique became a regional track and field star as he progressed in...
