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Fueling Hope. Igniting Change.

A strategic vision to bring the power of Hope Ignites Colorado to more young people.

Our goal is to double our impact, increasing the number of scholars and collegians served to 250 annually by 2031.

Every young person deserves the opportunity to see a future filled with possibility and the support necessary to make that future a reality.

Hope Ignites Colorado fuels hope by opening doors, removing barriers and empowering scholars and collegians to pursue their education, discover their purpose and achieve their dreams.

 

When hope is fueled, futures change.
When futures change, communities change.

The Hope Ignites Network is committed to growth throughout the organization. They established the Spark Growth Fund to drive expansion in the existing cities through matching grants to affiliates. This investment is enabling affiliates to broaden their reach and foster significant growth.

What have we accomplished so far?

Secured initial expansion funding

Hope Ignites Colorado has raised $700,000 from individuals, foundations, and Hope Ignites Network Headquarters to support the long-term needs related to doubling the number of scholars and collegians served.

Initiated Expansion at Regis Jesuit Academy Program Site

Expansion at Regis Jesuit High School is in its second year with more scholars served and an additional Program Manager hired.

Increased Number of Scholars and Collegians Served

Academy Program School Partners

Additional site anticipated
to open during the
2026-2027 Academic Year!

Aurora Central High School Scholars

Steady scholar enrollment levels and strong results, including a 2026 Gates Foundation Scholar!

Regis Jesuit High School Scholars

60% of the way towards doubling the number of scholars served at this site!

Hope Ignites Colorado Collegians

A 45% increase in the number of collegians served, up from 48 served annually.

What Are Our Next Steps?

Open a third Academy site in the 2026-2027 school year.

Raise $170,000 in matching funds by
June 30, 2027.

Next Steps for 2026-2027

Q1

Expansion

Increase number of enrolled Scholars at Regis Jesuit High Schools
Q1

Programming

Aurora Central & Regis Jesuit HS Academies begin for school year
Q1

Expansion

Identify high school for new academy
Q1

Programming

College and Scholarship Applications Due
Q2

Expansion

Accept initial scholars for new academy site
Q2

Programming

Support Scholars, Collegians, and their families with FAFSA application
Q2

Expansion

Hire Program Manager for new academy
Q3

Programming

Support Scholars with scholarship interview process(es).
Q3

Expansion

Begin programming at new site with newly accepted Scholars.
Q3/Q4

Programming

College Acceptances for High School Seniors
Q3/Q4

Expansion

Scholar recruitment to meet increased capacity at Regis Jesuit HS and new site.
Q4

Programming

Graduation and Job Acceptances

Building better futures starts with you.

Together, with your support, we can empower even more young people to achieve their dreams.
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