All in 220: Ashley & Courtney Quigley (BHS ’14)

All in 220: Ashley & Courtney Quigley (BHS ’14)

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On January 2, 2024
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“During their junior year at Barrington High School, twin sisters Ashley and Courtney Quigley (BHS ‘14) started a non-profit organization called Hope’s In. Based in Barrington, the organization aims to empower impoverished families living in Guatemala City.  Their passion for helping others began at the age of 12 when they volunteered to build playgrounds in Guatemala. “Our family has been doing international service work since we were 10 years old, so we developed a strong passion for serving and empowering others throughout our childhood,” the sisters said.  On one trip to Guatemala, they met a young girl named Monica and became passionate about building a home for her and her […]
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Hope’s IN art program to empower young adults with disabilities

Hope’s IN art program to empower young adults with disabilities

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On November 18, 2023
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A program that aims to empower young adults with disabilities where they create meaningful art just in time for the holidays. Co-founder of Hope’s IN Ashley Quigley, youth leader Linday Hueglemann and young adult Beka Hoffman joins WGN Weekend Morning News to share more. Watch the LIVE TV Interview Here.
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Holiday cards and gifts that help others from Hope’s In empower families in Guatemala

Holiday cards and gifts that help others from Hope’s In empower families in Guatemala

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On November 15, 2023
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“CHICAGO (WLS) — This holiday season, your can buy cards and gifts that help a nonprofit. Hope’s In works to empower families living in Guatemala. It runs an internship program. “We really made it a goal of ours to make volunteering and service an inclusive experience for everyone, including adults with disabilities,” said Ashley Quigley, Co-Founder of Hope’s In. Young adults help make crafts and sell them to fund the internship program. “They create all of them and they package everything, too,” said Lindsay Huegelmann, Hope’s Interns Young Adult Leader. “We teach them about how to market their products and we make videos so they can sell them to their families […]
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“Twin sisters, founders of humanitarian org. to help families in Guatemala”

“Twin sisters, founders of humanitarian org. to help families in Guatemala”

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On June 26, 2023
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“‘Hope’s In’ is an organization that was founded by twin sisters in high school, over 10 years ago to help families in Guatemalan cities and shape the next generation of humanitarian leaders. Founders of ‘Hope’s In,’ Courtney McGovern and Ashley Quigley join WGN Morning News to share more about their annual fundraiser to raise money to build homes for Guatemalan families in need.“ Watch the LIVE Interview Here.
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ABC7 News- Hope’s In

ABC7 News- Hope’s In

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On June 16, 2023
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“CHICAGO (WLS) — A high school trip has now inspired a years-long passion for two women from Barrington. “I actually got an internship when I was 16 years old and I was in Guatemala City,” said Courtney McGovern. “Just being there taught me such a huge lesson about how dignified housing is a human right.” That trip inspired Courtney and her twin sister Ashley to do something. They formed a fundraiser called “Hope’s In Style,” a fashion show. “I knew after Courtney came back we had to do something,” said Ashley Quigley.” Watch the Full LIVE TV Interview Here.
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HOPE’S IN Program Opens Headquarters in Guatemala

HOPE’S IN Program Opens Headquarters in Guatemala

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On July 27, 2022
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Update written by Katie Rosales, Fortaleza Program Director Last month, we finally found the perfect rental space for Fortaleza’s headquarters in Guatemala City. It’s a big step for our work with Fortaleza women and children. This space will be used for one-on-one psychological therapy, intentional counseling, mentorship, tutoring, and an office space for our two staff members, Katie and Luisa. The space is located just a few blocks away from where most of the girls live. We are looking forward to transforming the place into a refreshing and welcoming refuge for the women we serve. Opening our own space in the community means deeper connections with the women, walking closer […]
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Hope’s In Style to Celebrate “A Decade of Hope” with 10th Annual Student Fashion Show Fundraiser

Hope’s In Style to Celebrate “A Decade of Hope” with 10th Annual Student Fashion Show Fundraiser

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On April 19, 2022
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“One of our nonprofits on the Barrington Area Volunteer Connection (BAVC) platform is celebrating a milestone this year! Hope’s In is hosting the 10th annual Hope’s In Style student-run fashion show fundraiser featuring local models & styles to build homes for families living in Guatemala City’s garbage dump communities. Tickets are available for you to attend the fashion show from 1-3pm this Sunday, April 24th at Avante Banquets in Fox River Grove. Ten years ago Hope’s In Style was planned as a single event to raise funds for one home at the Potter’s House in Guatemala. Since its initial year, the organization has grown into an official 501(c)3 organization. The first show was held at the […]
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Country Vs. Town: April 2022

Country Vs. Town: April 2022

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On April 1, 2022
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“Courtney McGovern was born and raised in Barrington and is a proud Barrington High School alumna. Throughout her upbringing she was highly impacted by the service opportunities afforded to her by various nonprofits like the Special Olympics, GiGi’s Playhouse, and Kids Around the World. During her junior year at BHS she and her twin sister, Ashley Quigley, co-founded a nonprofit called Hope’s In whose mission is to empower families living in Guatemala and help develop the next generation of humanitarian leaders. Their 10th annual fashion show fundraiser, “Hope’s in Style,” is this month (see editor’s note for details). Upon her graduation from New York University, Courtney returned to Chicago to work […]
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Hope’s in Style: 10 Years of Impact

Hope’s in Style: 10 Years of Impact

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On March 28, 2022
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Post written by Lauren F., HOPE’S INtern Hope is ready to be spread on the runway! Join us on April 24th at Avante Banquet Hall and Conference Center for HOPE’S IN 10th Annual Fashion Show fundraiser, Hope’s In Style. This year’s theme is a special 10 year anniversary edition, incorporating all the themes from the past Hope’s In Style events. Hope’s In Style is an ubeat, creative, and interactive event that is suitable for all age groups. The event involves over sixty student volunteers from District 220 and beyond, the majority of which volunteer their time as stylist and model teams to create fun, fashionable looks to showcase on the […]
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Meet Sanjana, HOPE’S IN Fortaleza Summer Intern

Meet Sanjana, HOPE’S IN Fortaleza Summer Intern

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On July 12, 2021
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“This past year has been an interesting one. With all the ups and downs of COVID, and the ups and downs of Junior year, I wanted this summer to be one that offered me an opportunity to focus on something that is both really important to me and would give me the chance to gain a bit of perspective on the issues facing our world. During the pandemic, it became so easy to simply focus on all the negative things being thrown our way. As a result, I frequently found myself feeling upset and angry with all the difficult things I had to deal with as a consequence of COVID. […]
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