THE CAMPUS OF HOPE
Hope Ignites Northeastern Ohio is a place of safety and
belonging for all Scholars, Collegians, Fellows, and Alumni.
Hope happens on our 5.5 acre campus in Garfield Heights, home to the Rajan Center, multiple residential homes, and a variety of outdoor spaces, including our own athletic field and plenty of open green space.
Outside Rajan Center
Inside Rajan Center - Academy Classroom
Inside Rajan Center - Art Studio
The Lennon Center
Moock Residential Home
Murphy Residential Home
Benacci Residential Home
Outside Campus
Campus Courtyard
Haslam Field
RAJAN CENTER
Opened in 2019, the Rajan Center is the hub of our Academy Program. This state–of–the–art building brings more than 150 middle school and high school Scholars together throughout the year to participate in our ‘out–of–school–time’ program in an empowering, home–like atmosphere.
The 22,000 square–foot academic space and fieldhouse includes an innovation studio, art room, study nooks, counseling areas and open areas for Scholars’ holistic development and relationship building.
Originally built around the former Saint Peter and Paul School gymnasium, the Rajan Center also houses a newly refurbished basketball court – courtesy of Dove and the NCAA – and a multipurpose fitness room that creates countless opportunities for Scholars to access physical wellness activities.
THE LENNON CENTER
Affectionately called “TLC” for short, The Lennon Center stands as a transitional hub of opportunity, support, and transformation. Designed to be the heart of our College & Career Success Program, The Lennon Center provides a welcoming space where Scholars take the crucial next steps toward achieving their dreams.
Inside TLC, 12th grade Scholars engage in programming tailored to prepare them for life beyond high school, while our collegians and early-career professionals stay connected and receive mentorship as they navigate the challenges of higher education and the professional world.
RESIDENTIAL HOMES
Scholars enrolled in our unique Residential Program use Hope Ignites as their home–away–from–home while attending outstanding middle schools and high schools throughout Cleveland and Akron. Beginning as early as 6th grade, Residential Scholars live in one of three homes on our campus in Garfield Heights that are staffed by our qualified and highly trained Residential Team.
Learn more about the Residential Program here.
OUTDOOR CAMPUS
The outdoor green space is a beautiful, multi–functional connector helping us create a cohesive environment across campus. From Haslam Field to designated spaces for Scholars like the fire pit, our campus is designed to create an inviting and warm space for all members of our community to gather.