Boys Hope Girls Hope St. Louis

Organization Name:
Boys Hope Girls Hope St. Louis
Address:
8027 Elinor Avenue
City, State, ZIP:
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
Phone:
(314) 692-7477
Year Founded:
1977
Website:
https://boyshopegirlshopestl.org

Contact Name:
Cassandra Sissom, LPC
Title:
Program Director
Email Address:
hopestlouis@bhgh.org

Program Description

One of 18 affiliates across the United States and Latin America, Boys Hope Girls Hope St. Louis helps academically motivated middle and high school students rise above disadvantaged backgrounds and become successful in college and beyond.

Our goal is to graduate young people who are physically, emotionally and academically prepared for post-secondary education and a productive life, breaking the cycle of poverty. Boys Hope Girls Hope St. Louis utilizes the following elements to achieve our mission:

Services Provided

Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
Arts and cultural
Career exploration and counseling/internships
College admissions guidance and counseling
College fairs/campus visits
College transition and retention support
Community service/service hours

Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
Leadership development
Mentoring
Parent/family services
SAT/ACT and other test preparation
Scholarships and last-dollar grants

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Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

White: 13%
Hispanic/Latino: 8%
Other: 12%
African American: 67%

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 55
Middle School: 2
Elementary School: 2
Post-secondary: 9
Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

Academically At-risk
Academically High-performing
ESL Students

First-Generation

Between 50% and 75%