Phil Booker believed in pouring into the next generation. His life and legacy continue to shape the heart of Hope for Kids, especially through the young leaders who are being trained, challenged, and encouraged to live out their faith with purpose. Through the Phil Booker Scholarship Fund, we are helping passionate young leaders take part in the Hope for Kids Leadership Academy, also known as HFKLA.

HFKLA is a five-week leadership experience at Hope for Kids designed for upper-level high school students and college-aged young adults. Participants grow through faith development, service, outreach, mentorship, and hands-on leadership opportunities.

Every year, there are students who want to grow, serve, and be challenged — but the cost of participation can stand in the way. This fund helps bridge that gap. Your gift helps make leadership development more accessible for young people who are ready to step into the kind of servant leadership Phil believed in so deeply.

Phil believed in the next generation. We want to keep doing the same. Thank you for helping us honor his legacy.

What is HFKLA?

The Hope for Kids Leadership Academy is a five-week leadership experience for upper-level high school students and college-aged young adults. Participants are challenged to grow in:

Faith
Servant leadership
Biblical understanding
Outreach
Community service
Youth mentorship
Personal discipline
Meaningful friendships

HFKLA gives students the chance to grow not just in what they know, but in who they are becoming. The goal is to help raise up young men and women who are ready to serve, lead, and make an impact in the Kingdom of God. Find out more at hopeforkids.org/hfkla

Why Give?

For many students, the desire to participate is real — but the cost can be a barrier. The Phil Booker Scholarship Fund exists to make sure that finances are not the reason a young leader misses the opportunity to grow.

Your gift helps provide scholarship support for students who are ready to be stretched, trained, and encouraged through HFKLA. This is a practical way to honor Phil’s legacy while investing directly into the next generation.

Phil Booker Legacy Fund