Yes, we’ll send a receipt to the email address you provide when donating. The receipt will include your donation details, such as the date, amount, and any beneficiary information.

Foundation for Hope

Q: Is my donation secure?

Yes. Your security and privacy is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL technology to keep your information safe and secure.

Q: How is my personal data handled?

Your personal data is processed in accordance with our privacy policy and also in accordance with the privacy policy of GoFundMe, our website partner.

Q: Where will the Urban Campus be located?

Foundation for Hope will be located on North Aiken Avenue in Garfield. This move from the suburbs to the city represents a fundamental shift in how we serve Pittsburgh’s youth, moving us from the periphery to the heart of the community we serve.

Q: Where can I find more information on the Urban Campus?

You can find a breakdown of how we will use your donation as well as more on what the Campus will look like on https://hopeignitespittsburgh.org/foundation-for-hope/ .

Q: Are there opportunities for naming rights for sections of the Campus?

Yes, there are opportunities for naming rights for sections of the Urban Campus for certain donations. If you would like to talk to someone about this, please contact Ali Brush (Executive Director) at ali.brush@hopeignites.org/412.400.7561 or Mallorie Mize (Development & Events Coordinator) at mallorie.mize@hopeignites.org/304.951.1010.

Help build Hope Ignites Pittsburgh’s Urban Campus—a transformational space that will expand opportunity, strengthen community, and ignite hope for generations of scholars.

If you want to learn more about the Foundation for Hope, check out our campaign website.

Our Campaign Website

Unified Support

Operating from one central hub creates unprecedented efficiencies to serve 16 Residential and 105 Academy Scholars.

A Place for Everyone

We are expanding our capacity to welcome both male and female scholars (6th–12th grade), ensuring no motivated student is turned away.

The Urban Advantage

Our Garfield location provides direct access to public transit, city-based jobs, cultural experiences, and diverse partner schools.

Strengthening Families

Moving into the city removes travel barriers, fostering deeper and more frequent partnerships with our scholar families.

Pathways to Success

A “dual-pathway” model allows scholars to transition seamlessly between the Academy and Residential support if their family dynamics change.

Lifelong Support

The campus serves as a permanent anchor for our Collegians, providing a home base as they transition from university to career.

Foundation for Hope: An Urban Campus

Since 1991, Hope Ignites Pittsburgh has provided transformative residential support for scholars, starting with providing support for young women. As community needs evolved, we expanded our model to serve both young men and women in 2020 and launched our Academy Pathway in 2024. Today, we serve 56 scholars—the most in our history—and are on track to reach 125 by 2029. To meet this growth, we are raising funds for our Urban Campus, a transformative investment that will expand access, strengthen family engagement, and deepen our impact.

Frequently asked questions

Is my donation secure?

Do I get a receipt?

How is my personal data handled?

Where will the Urban Campus be located?

Where can I find more information on the Urban Campus?

What if I want to donate by check or other means?

You can make out any check to Hope Ignites and note in the memo it is for Foundation for Hope. You can mail this or hand it to a Hope Ignites team member at an event. If you want to donate in other ways such as stocks, corporate giving, or by phone, contact Ali Brush (Executive Director) at ali.brush@hopeignites.org/412.400.7561 or Mallorie Mize (Development & Events Coordinator) at mallorie.mize@hopeignites.org/304.951.1010.