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Our Impact

See how Hope Ignites Northeastern Ohio is meeting our mission and bringing our community together.

total young people eligible for programming and support

schools across Cleveland & Akron where Academy Scholars attend

colleges & career programs where Post-Secondary Scholars attend

Scholars living on campus in our holistic environment

in scholarships awarded to collegians

days of programming prepared for the upcoming program year

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retention of Academy Scholars for the 2023-2024 program year

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of Academy Scholars are first-generation college students

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overall college persistence rate for 2 and 4-year pathways

WHY OUR PROGRAM WORKS

One report by The New Teacher Project (TNTP) explored how young people’s experiences during their school years shaped their economic and social mobility in adulthood. It found that strong academic outcomes made mobility much more likely; however, these outcomes alone didn’t outweigh the effects of poverty.

The Hope Ignites model answers this call, responding to questions, such as “how can we better prepare young people to navigate a dynamic world and workforce?” or “what experiences and opportunities across sectors will prepare young people to thrive in life?”, with life-altering outcomes. This includes a culture rooted in community, a program focused on a sense of belonging and in-depth individualized support, and a network offering scholarship, coaching, employment experience, and more.

LIVING PROOF

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Hope Ignites gives scholars a home to go to. They actually have a place and not just the idea of a place.

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Bishop, Alumna
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I am so indebted to Hope Ignites. I am most thankful to be blessed with an education and life experience that empowers me to be committed to something larger than myself.

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Jay
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To go from unnoticed to appreciated is just a dream come true.

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Shaquille
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As a collegian, Hope Ignites has significantly impacted my college experience. Whether questions about financial aid or reaching out for connections to a summer internship, I knew Hope Ignites would be there for me.

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James, Alumna
HOPE IGNITES NETWORK IMPACT