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A Place to Play During Midwinter Break—Without a Big Price Tag

February 20, 2026

Midwinter break can offer room to play without a big price tag. Find practical library and recreation options that fit your family’s budget, time, and access needs.

Two young siblings shape clay bowls together at a pottery studio, sharing a moment of sibling connection.

Keeping Siblings Connected When Home Life Changes

February 13, 2026

Small shared moments can help siblings stay connected across homes. Explore child-led choices, practical support, and thoughtful ways to give.

Two adults discuss school community partnerships beside a family resource station in a school hallway.

School Counselors Cannot Do It Alone: Sharing the Work of Student Support

February 6, 2026

School counselors bring skill and care. Discover how families, community partners, and donors can share practical tasks and help students reach support.

A Black child and her grandmother choose from books for Black children on a low reading-room shelf.

A Bookshelf Where Black Children Can See Themselves

January 30, 2026

A welcoming bookshelf offers Black children joy, choice, and familiar faces. See how families, libraries, and donors can support reading access all year.

A teen and caregiver check a route at a covered bus stop, planning youth transportation together.

The Ride That Makes a Youth Connection Possible

January 23, 2026

A reliable trip can help a young person reach a caring adult. Explore local youth transit resources, winter backup plans, and practical ways donors can help.

A teen shares her ideas with an adult facilitator, showing youth voice in community giving.

Who Gets a Say? Bringing Youth Voices Into Community Giving

January 16, 2026

Young people can help shape community giving. Explore clear roles, fair support, and five questions donors can ask about meaningful youth voice.

A father and daughter make a backup plan for school snow closures at their kitchen table.

When Snow Closes School: A Backup Plan That Includes Every Child

January 9, 2026

A fair snow-day plan connects families with trusted updates, safe care, meals, and support. Learn how school partners and donors can help.

A caregiver and child pack a backpack before going back to school after winter break.

New Year, Familiar Faces: Helping Kids Ease Back Into School

January 2, 2026

Help kids ease back into school after winter break with familiar routines, trusted adults, and practical community support.

Spiral notebook on a fall blanket with the words Give Thanks, representing Believe in Me’s Thanksgiving Gratitude Wall for grantees.

Thanksgiving Gratitude Wall: Believe in Me Programs

November 20, 2025

Every day at Believe in Me, we see what happens when a community chooses to invest in marginalized kids: doors open, confidence grows, and futures expand. This Thanksgiving, we’re turning the spotlight outward—toward the incredible nonprofit partners who make our mission real in classrooms, shelters, gyms, art studios, and outdoor spaces across our region. Think

Hispanic Heritage Month: Elevating First-Gen & Immigrant Youth

October 15, 2025

Elevating first-gen and immigrant youth starts with understanding what they’re up against. From the classroom to the dinner table, these young people may face hurdles in education, economics, and emotional well-being. The good news? Every challenge is also an opportunity for us (as mentors, neighbors, donors, and allies) to make a difference. Let’s break it down.