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BOYS HOPE
GIRLS HOPE
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www.boyshopegirlshope.org
What: Boys Hope Girls Hope helps academically capable and motivated children-in-need to meet their full potential and become men and women for others by providing value-centered, family-like homes, opportunities and education through college. Who: Anyone 21 or older. Location: Opportunities exist in 16 major U.S. cities, including: Baltimore, Baton Rouge, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Las Vegas, New Orleans, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and St. Louis. International programs exist in Guatemala, Brazil and Ireland. Duration: Scholar Support Corps and Community Resource Coordinator roles, both Americorps programs, ask for a one year commitment with placements generally taking place each year in the fall. Residential Counselor positions ask for a minimum two year commitment and are a paid staff position with placements taking place year round. Cost/Benefits: Scholar Support Corps: Room and board, stipend, education award and health insurance. Community Resource Coordinators: Stipend, education award and health insurance. Residential Counselors: Paid position, room and board, health insurance, 401k and 403b eligibility. All positions provide training and resources. |