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Building Hope to Host Third Annual Impact Summit And Awards April 23-25, 2024

WASHINGTON D.C. (Oct. 5, 2023) – Building Hope, the non-profit leader in charter school
facilities, financing, and services, today announced it will host the third annual IMPACT Summit
& Awards on April 23-25, 2024, in Miami, Florida in Downtown Miami. $175,000 in grants will
be awarded to charter schools that excel in community engagement, educational innovation,
student empowerment and who are leaders in the charter school space.

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Divine Nine Presidents Visit Richard Wright Schools, Contribute $10,000, And Pledge To Continue Support

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 26, 2023) – Over 300 Richard Wright Schools students bore witness to what an inclusive and intentional sisterhood and brotherhood invested in their success looks like today as the Council of Presidents of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), composed of the historically Black Greek-lettered member organizations, affectionately known as “The Divine Nine,” visited the school and contributed $10,000 to support the school’s growth.

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Building Hope Names Tiphanie Gilmore Edwards Chief People Officer

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 31, 2023) – Building Hope, the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today named Tiphanie Gilmore Edwards as Chief People Officer. In this new role, Edwards will hold the responsibilities of the head of human resources and will serve as diversity, equity, and inclusion lead for the organization. She will report to Building Hope President and CEO William D. (Bill) Hansen.

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Building Hope Appoints Andre Bennin to Its Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 24, 2023) – Building Hope, the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced the appointment of education impact investor and strategist Andre Bennin to its Board of Directors. Building Hope’s Board now includes 11 directors.

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Building Hope Names Christine Mentis New Governance Program Director

WASHINGTON, D.C. (JUNE 13, 2023) – Building Hope, a non-profit foundation dedicated to creating high-quality K-12 charter school opportunities for students through its expertise in real estate, finance and operational services, today announced the appointment of Christine Mentis to the role of Governance Program Director within the Charter Support Unit (CSU).

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Building Hope Awards $175,000 In Impact Grants To 12 Inspirational Charter Schools Leading the Way In Community Engagement, Educational Innovation, Student Empowerment, and Charter School Leadership

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MAY 5, 2023) – Leaders from 12 inspirational charter schools and 3 charter volunteer leaders from across the country accepted a total of $175,000 in grant awards last night in recognition of their school’s exceptional impact on community engagement, educational innovation, student empowerment, and charter school leadership.

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Building Hope Announces Second Annual Impact Awards Finalists

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MARCH 27, 2023) – Building Hope, a non-profit foundation dedicated to creating high-quality K-12 charter school opportunities for students through its expertise in real estate, finance and operational services, today announced the 12 charter school grant finalists for its second annual Building Hope IMPACT Awards.

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