Hope Ignites Pittsburgh

Today we celebrate Juneteenth in the name of freedom, resilience, and the enduring pursuit of dignity for all people.

At Hope Ignites, we are committed to walking alongside young people as they build futures full of possibility. That work is rooted in the belief that every person deserves the chance to thrive.

Wishing our community a meaningful and joyful Juneteenth. 🖤❤️💛

Our Residential Scholars recently visited Kent State University to explore campus life, academic programs, and future opportunities.

Hope Ignites make it a priority for scholars to visit several colleges each year. These experiences help them discover different options, learn what matters most to them in a college experience, and find the best fit for their future goals.

Director of Operations, Jen Heid, attended an informal gathering of graduates last night! It was fun catching up with this awesome group of young people!

✨ Tomorrow is the night! ✨

Join us for the Sewickley Evening of Hope benefiting Hope Ignites Pittsburgh tomorrow evening at Allegheny Country Club! Enjoy lite bites, cocktails, and hear how lives are being transformed through education, opportunity, and hope.

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Allegheny Country Club

There’s still time to join us for an inspiring evening with an incredible community of supporters. We would love to see you there!

Register now:
🌟 hopeignitespittsburgh.org/events

Big congratulations to Hope Ignites Pittsburgh scholar Sonita on her graduation from Oakland Catholic High School last week!

Throughout her high school journey, Sonita has shown incredible determination, academic excellence, and dedication to building a bright future. Her hard work opened doors to an amazing 15 college and university acceptances, an achievement that reflects both her perseverance and passion for learning.

This fall, Sonita will begin her next chapter at St. John's University, where she will pursue a degree in Biomedical Science.

We are so proud of all she has accomplished and cannot wait to see the impact she will make in the future. Congratulations, Sonita! Your Hope Ignites Pittsburgh family is cheering you on every step of the way!

Thanks to everyone who joined us last week at the North Hills Evening of Hope! It was lovely to connect with everyone and share our mission to prepare our scholars for an impactful and exciting future! Thanks to you, we raised $27,000 for the vital programming Hope Ignites Pittsburgh provides.

Congrats again to Janet Bunner, the winner of the Taylor Swift-signed guitar!

Thank you for your truly meaningful support of our mission and scholars!

✨ One week from tonight! ✨

Join us for the Sewickley Evening of Hope benefiting Hope Ignites Pittsburgh on Thursday, May 28 at Allegheny Country Club from 6–8 p.m.

Enjoy lite bites, cocktails, and hear exciting updates about the life-changing work happening with our scholars across Pittsburgh. We’re looking forward to a wonderful evening with friends, supporters, and community members who believe in the power of hope and opportunity.

📍 Allegheny Country Club
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Register today:
hopeignitespittsburgh.org/events

✨ You’re Invited! ✨

Join us for the Sewickley Evening of Hope benefiting Hope Ignites Pittsburgh — an evening of connection, cocktails, lite bites, and inspiring updates on the life-changing work happening in our community. 💙

📍 Allegheny Country Club
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM

Come celebrate hope, opportunity, and the bright futures of the scholars we serve. We look forward to spending the evening with friends and supporters who make this mission possible!

Register today at
hopeignitespittsburgh.org/events

Congratulations to Janet Bunner, the winner of the Taylor Swift autographed guitar!

🎸✨ LAST CHANCE TO ENTER ✨🎸

Hope you’re feeling lucky, Swifties! 💜

Hope Ignites Pittsburgh is raffling off an autographed Taylor Swift guitar, complete with a certificate of authenticity, and the winner will be drawn TOMORROW NIGHT at our North Hills Evening of Hope!

🎟️ Raffle Ticket Pricing:
• 1 chance — $50
• 3 chances — $100
• 10 chances — $300

📍 Winner does NOT need to be present to win!

Every ticket purchased helps supports our scholars. Your chance to win something unforgettable can also make a real difference in a young person’s future.

Scan the barcode below, or go to this link
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/taylor-swift-autographed-guitar