by Brenna Bacci | Mar 2, 2026 | Alumni Story
Kadeem grew up in Montego Bay, Jamaica, raised by a devoted single mother alongside his three brothers. While his brothers played outside with friends, he was always engrossed in a book. His academic dedication quickly set him apart from others. He graduated as...
by Alyson (Aly) Marin | May 4, 2022 | Alumni Story
Cecelia is a 2015 graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School and was a Hope Ignites Northeastern Ohio Residential Scholar from 8th through 12th grade. Cecelia struggled to identify her next steps after leaving college and determine a career path beyond her initial college...
by Alyson (Aly) Marin | May 4, 2022 | Alumni Story
Mariah is a 2020 graduate of Garfield Heights High School where she had dual enrollment and earned a cosmetology certification at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center. During her senior year, Hope Ignites Northeastern Ohio helped her develop and evaluate options between four...
by Alyson (Aly) Marin | Dec 16, 2021 | Alumni Story
Recruited into the program as a sixth grader from Akron, Raylyn was part of the very first Academy class, graduating in 2014. By the time she graduated high school, she had already earned her associate’s degree, then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree at...
by Alyson (Aly) Marin | Dec 16, 2021 | Alumni Story
“With the help of [Hope Ignites], I was provided many opportunities to be involved in service activities, leading me to a career in social work, and I am thankful that [Hope Ignites] led me there.” LaTonya entered Hope Ignites in the 8th grade and...
by Alyson (Aly) Marin | Dec 16, 2021 | Alumni Story
“What [Hope Ignites] did for me was offer me opportunities,” says Jay. “[Hope Ignites] offers extraordinary young people, in extraordinary life circumstances, extraordinary opportunities.” Jay joined Hope Ignites Northeastern Ohio at the age...
