by jstarkey | Mar 9, 2026 | Highlighting our Team
Carlos Burgos says his work mentoring and guiding young minds is a calling he can trace back to his younger days when he could have used the same type of support. The calling, however, didn’t come until his final semester of college. “I was about to complete my degree...
by jstarkey | Dec 18, 2025 | Alumni Story, Event
Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended our Celebration of Hope event on November 6 at Andre’s at the Palladium. Nearly 300 guests filled the room with hope and inspiration, raising more than $630,000 to power the Hope Ignites mission. We are especially grateful...
by jstarkey | Aug 12, 2025 | Scholar Story
Our summer programming wrapped up last month and, according to Academy Program Manager Ryan Hanewinkel, “it was the most fun session yet.” For six weeks, Residential and Academy scholars in middle school and high school cohorts expanded their minds, explored their...
by jstarkey | Aug 12, 2025 | Scholar Story
Each summer, a group of Hope Ignites scholars from across the network journey to Guatemala for the GuateMaya Service and Immersion Trip, described as a “deep dive into culture, connection, and service.” For the second consecutive year, our rising senior...
by jstarkey | May 23, 2025 | Scholar Story
At Hope Ignites St. Louis, we are proud to walk alongside young people as they pursue their goals with resilience, heart, and determination. Our graduating seniors—Enoch, Genessis, and Justyce—embody the spirit of perseverance and purpose. Each of them has worked...
