Boys Hope Girls Hope provides donors with an opportunity to play an integral role in the daily lives of our Scholars. Currently, Boys Hope Girls Hope provides total support and care for seven scholars and general support for two college students. Each donation goes directly to the Scholars, enhancing their lives not only today, but in the future.

Boys Hope Girls Hope of Baton Rouge is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 organization. Program operation costs are funded entirely through gifts and grants from foundations, corporations and individuals and from the proceeds of a variety of organization-sponsored events throughout the year. Contributions are tax deductible and all gifts received are acknowledged in writing for tax purposes.

The following link provides a wish list from each home which details household items each home needs but items we cannot afford to purchase. If you wish to donate an item off this list, please contact Audra Ray at 225-346-5095 or by e-mail at: aray@bhgh.org. Your donated item is tax deductible. If you would like to send a check made payable to BHGH of Baton Rouge, you may mail it to P.O. Box 4414 Baton Rouge, LA 70821.

Girls - printable version of our wishlist
Boys - printable version of our wishlist

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Volunteer

Are you looking for a rewarding way to make a child's life better - to make our community better?  Dedicated community volunteers are essential to success of our scholars and our program.

Volunteers are needed as:

Mentors

Mentors, used in both the residential and community-based programs, play a major role in our scholars’ development.  Mentors serve as someone outside the home environment for the child to talk to, have fun with, learn from, laugh with, and look to for encouragement and support.  Mentors see their scholar 2-4 times a month and talk to their scholar on the phone at least once a week.

Tutors

Tutors, used in both the residential and community-based programs, are essential to our scholars’ academic progress and success.  Tutoring is needed in multiple subjects at the 6th through 12th grade levels. 

Meal Donors

The residential program uses volunteers as “dinner hosts” at both the boys’ and girls’ homes.  This helpful program gives our house parents a much needed night off from cooking and allows community volunteers an opportunity to get acquainted with Boys Hope Girls Hope without making a major time commitment.  Dinners which can be brought in or cooked at the homes are a great way to get to know the scholars and get a “taste” of the BHGH program. 

Respite Workers

The house parents need a day off!  The residential program needs volunteers to help out at the houses so that the house parents can have some time off for special events and activities with one another.  This is a fun way to get to know the children and become familiar with our program. 

Special Events

BHGH sponsors various special events and fundraisers throughout the year that rely on volunteers.  A golf tournament, our annual Bowl for Hope, and holiday dinners at both homes are just a few of the special event opportunities available to volunteers.

Home and Yard Maintenance

We have two residential houses in the Central and Baton Rouge area and are always looking for volunteers to help maintain both the homes and yards. If you are handy fixing things or growing things, we need you! 

Office Assistance

Occasionally we need help with mailings, filings, etc.  If you are interested in helping out from time to time, we welcome your support. 

Volunteer Screening Process