Alexandra Martinez

Alexandra Martinez is a Finance and International Trade graduate from La Salle University, Colombia. Alexandra came all the way to Seattle to study Marketing at the University of Washington. She enjoys using her passion for traveling and sports to write stories on her blog and her social media encouraging people to believe in themselves and follow their dreams. Alexandra joined Believe in Me as the Marketing Coordinator, and she is excited to be part of a team that helps every kid develop the self-confidence they need to succeed.

Homeless girl in transitional living

Transitional Living: Supporting Youth To Leave The Streets And Accomplish Their Dreams

There are many reasons why children live outside the safety and protection of a home. They may get forced to leave or have to run away for safety. Many children find themselves without a home due to emotional and behavioral disturbances, domestic violence, mental health challenges, sexual orientation, unplanned pregnancies, or substance abuse. Support and […]

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Marginalized Kids

Helping You To Understand What Marginalization Is And How It Impacts Kids

Marginalization, also referred to as social exclusion, occurs when certain groups do not have equal access to various areas within our society. It can occur due to ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, background, socio-economic level, migrant status, and age. Read More

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Human Trafficking UN

Human Trafficking: Giving Second Chances To Those Who Need It

Human trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of people through force, fraud, or deception, intending to exploit them for profit. As a community, we can’t ignore that even the places where we live can be connections for the traffickers to get to other states. Read More

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Youth People and Skills

World Youth Skills Day: How Organizations In Spokane Are Helping Kids

In November 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared July 15th as World Youth Skills Day. The celebration of this day brings awareness and a call to action to improve access to new skills for young people. These skills are necessary attributes for employment and entrepreneurship. Read More

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Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts: An Opportunity To Transform Low-Income Girls Into Leaders

The value that Girl Scouts places in the outdoors is stronger than ever. For many girls, belonging to Girl Scouts provides an opportunity to connect with nature in a girl-led setting. The organization offers a wide range of outdoor programming, from day trips to week-long camping trips. Read More

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