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Upcoming Events

Festival of Hope

Part 2: Community Day

Saturday, April 25th, 2026
12-4 PM
Trinity AME Church

Free to come, eat, and play while we all work together to serve our community! Join us and check our form below to get involved in the festival!

Applied Underwriters Invitational

hosted by Frank Torre

Monday, August 3rd, 2026
Oakland Hills Country Club

Beyond a fun day of connection and purpose on the course, compete for the chance to attend the AUW National Finals at Whistling Straits Spring 2027

Annual Events

Festival of Hope

Walk to Hope

2026 TBD

Charity Classic 2026

Applied Underwriters
Invitational

August 3, 2026

Annual Festival Of Hope

Hope Ignites Detroit annually hosts a community-wide celebration of Black History Month called its Festival of Hope. This event is a multi-cultural fellowship and celebration of love and light. Each year a theme is selected to highlight an area of social and emotional awareness and to facilitate scholars, their families, and community supporters joining together to meet current community needs.

Hope Ignites Detroit In The News

“A Friendship Forged in the Community leads to a Unique Partnership”

BHGH Network Blog | July 27, 2023

“Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit is nurturing urban youth”

Rolling Out | February 16, 2020

“Street Beat: Helping Hand” 

CW Detroit 50 | Novmber 1, 2019

“Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit Rebuilds to Make a Brighter Future for Children” 

WDIV Detroit | September 12, 2019

“Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit Appoints New Executive Director”

Crain’s Detroit Business | September 17, 2017

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2024 AUW Torre Invitaional

Stories of Hope

  • Alumni speaker inspires all!

    Published On: October 8, 2025

  • Perseverance and hard work pay off!

    Published On: April 15, 2025

  • Scholars explore careers in the trades at Dorsey

    Published On: January 2, 2025

  • Graduate Stories of Hope | Rayanna

    Published On: April 18, 2024

  • Michaiah Williams Thriving

    Published On: June 17, 2022

  • Aaron McCloud Receives Award in Pistons Writing Contest

    Published On: February 3, 2021