Annual Report
2023
A Message From The CEO
Julie Wukelic
As we step into the new year, I wish you and your family good health and joy. It’s amazing how quickly 2023 flew by, a year of significant achievements for Believe in Me. Your support was crucial in funding 26 programs and launching new initiatives to support LGBTQIA+ youth and scholarships for 1st generation college students. We are immensely grateful for the time, talent, and resources our volunteers and donors have shared. Your contributions were essential to our success. Thank you for being a vital part of our journey!
2023 Grants
Basic Human Needs
$35,000
Our transitional living grants provide support, resources, and a safe place to call home for disadvantaged kids
Love & Belonging
$30,250
Our foster care and adoption grants help protect, stabilize, and nurture the most disadvantaged children in our community
Community Support
$60,500
Our wraparound services grants use teamwork and coordinated resources to provide healing for disadvantaged kids
Education Program
$130,250
Our educational grants engage, empower, and inspire struggling kids to believe in their future
Enrichment Program
$75,500
Our enrichment grants nurture curiosity, wonder, and creativity in kids through play, the arts, and outdoor immersion
Grant Awards - $330,000
Freedom Railroad
$7,500
Soccer for All
$5,000
Native Americal Culture Connections Club
$10,000
Keystone Enrichment
$7,500
College Coaching for Low-Income, First Generation, and Foster Youth
21st Century Enrichment
$15,000
Sleep Safe Program
$9,250
Kids Crew
$18,000
Advocate Recruitment, Training, and Retention
$10,000
JA Finance Park Virtual
$10,000
Collaborative Problem Solving
$10,000
One-on-One Music Therapy and Group Music + Art Therapy
$30,000
Drop-In: Supportive Mentors
$7,500
No Hit Zone
$5,000
Keep Playing in Tri-Cities Program
$6,000
Long-Term Mentoring
$15,000
Slingshot Coaching
$18,000
Hooptown Youth League
$8,000
Olympia Community Songwriting Workshops for Undeserved Youth
ISAAC'S Clubhouse
$12,500
Five Pillars of Caring
Scholarship Recipients
Bryan Chel Lara
Meet Bryan Lara, a shining example of academic excellence and community leadership. Discover his inspiring journey as a recipient of the prestigious $10,000 Believe in Me Scholarship.
Brianna Lee Horner
Discover the inspiring journey of Brianna Horner through the Believe in Me scholarship program. From White River High School to Gonzaga University, her resilience and determination shine.
Heaven McIntyre
Welcome to the inspirational story of Heaven McIntyre, a beacon of empowerment through the Believe in Me scholarship program. Her journey embodies resilience, dreams, and education.
Makayla J Lopin-Hersh
In a world where adversity can often overshadow potential, Makayla Lopin-Hersh’s inspiring journey with Believe in Me is a beacon of hope. Join into the remarkable resilience of a young woman.
Suzanne Kay Nichols
In a world where dreams are the catalyst for change, Suzanne Nichols emerges as a beacon of empowerment through her remarkable journey with Believe in Me.
Sofia Lopez
Embark on a journey of empowerment and resilience with Sofia Lopez, a shining example of Believe in Me’s mission. Discover how her unwavering determination is transforming her life.
Reagan Eleanor Cox
In the pursuit of empowerment and overcoming adversity, Regan Cox’s inspiring journey with Believe in Me shines as a beacon of resilience. Join us as we delve into her story.
Nelly Ahadi
Join us as we embark on a remarkable journey, where determination meets empowerment. We delve into Nelly Ahadi’s story, of how Believe in Me transforms dreams into reality.
Maximus Egypt Allen
In a world where dreams often face adversity, join us as we delve into the inspirational journey of Maximus Allen with Believe in Me, a tale of unwavering determination.
Stories Of Impact
ParaSport Spokane: Believe in Me’s Champion Grantee Shines at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan
Celebrating Black History Month: Believe in Me’s Commitment to BIPOC Youth Empowerment with The Bronze Chapter
Investing in Dignity: Believe in Me’s $5,000 Grant Boosts Teen & Kid Closet’s Mission
Thank You!
Donors
Donors
Sponsors
Sponsors
Volunteers
Volunteers
Media Partnerships
Media Partnerships
Donations Make A Difference
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a more just and equitable organization and community where all individual can achieve their full potential. It is the policy of the Foundation to provide and promote equal opportunity for all people without regard for race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.
Fundraising Events
A Place to Call Home
Believe in Me Golf Tournament 2022
Seattle krakens
Washington State Cougars
Believe in Me Drag Beauty Pageant
Vision
Our vision is to help every kid to develop the self-coincidence they need to succeed.
Mission
Our mission is to fund children’s charities that provide disadvantaged kids with a safe place to call home, a family that loves them, a feeling of community, and opportunities to learn, build self-esteem, and have fun.
