Stories & Updates
Cowboy Ethics with Volunteer Ann Moore
We gratefully acknowledge the invaluable contribution of our volunteers at Hope Ignites Colorado. Their dedication helps us in our mission of making a significant impact within our community....
Makuei at the 2026 Hope Challenge
"Hope Ignites Colorado gave me people who believed in me before I fully believed in myself, and that made a difference in the way I saw my future. "Hope Ignites Colorado Collegian turned Alum and...
Class of 2026 | Maria
Maria at the 2026 Hope Ignites Colorado End of Year Celebration.Igniting Hope & Sparking Success Maria looks back at her time in high school and sees all of the growth she has accomplished....
Class of 2026 | Bryant
Bryant at the Aurora Central Awards Ceremony in advance of the 2026 Graduation Ceremony.When Bryant looks back at his time at Aurora Central High School, the first thing that comes to mind is the...
Hope Ignites Leadership Gathering 2026
Representatives from Hope Ignites Colorado recently attended the 2026 Hope Ignites Leadership Gathering in Saint Louis, Missouri. They spent time collaborating with our partners across the Hope...
Volunteer Highlight | Mary Bartholomew
We gratefully acknowledge the invaluable contribution of our volunteers at Hope Ignites Colorado. Their dedication helps us in our mission of making a significant impact within our community....
Class of 2026 | Blessing
Blessing during a Networking Night at the 2025 EnvisionU in Saint Louis.As the Artemis II rocket heads off towards the moon, Hope Ignites Colorado scholar, Blessing, is thinking about how her future...
Introducing Becca Osteboe
In March 2026, Becca joined the Hope Ignites Colorado Team as our Event Coordinator!What is a fun fact you can share about yourself? I have climbed 34 of Colorado's 54 fourteeners—mountains over...
The Scholars Senior Year
In the fall, Seniors continue to write personalized essays for additional college and scholarship applications that have specific writing prompts. Many seniors move on to become finalists for...
Martini Party | Keily’s Speech
"Being a Hope Ignites scholar gave me access to college, study abroad opportunities, professional experiences, and the confidence to aim higher than I ever thought possible. "Hope Ignites Colorado...
Scholar Highlight | Jasmine
“I have only been a part of Hope Ignites Colorado for a short time, but they truly want me to succeed now and in the future. They see us as people with potential and I like that I am part of that.”...
2025 Fall Activities
Over the break Scholars visited the campuses of University of Colorado - Boulder, University of Denver, and Colorado College. They also spoke with recent Hope Ignites Colorado and University of...
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