Because children need a stable home and family, he created family-style, non-institutional homes that recreated the family dynamic. In Boys Hope Girls Hope homes, committed house parents provide crucial parenting; older scholars became siblings and role models to younger ones; and all performed household chores together, cementing the family bonds.
To instill in his scholars the universal moral value of altruism, all scholars attended weekly services consistent with their religious backgrounds and participated in community service projects. And provided academic, financial, and spiritual support through college.
Today, Boys Hope Girls Hope alumni are attorneys, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, research scientists, educators, military and police officers, firefighters, and clergy. They are serving their communities and giving hope to countless others.
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