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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
Bullying Prevention Month: Love & Belonging Playbook
October 27, 2025
October is more than a ribbon on the calendar—it’s a runway for schools and youth clubs to build a culture where every student feels safe, seen, and supported. This belonging-first playbook translates the month’s momentum into year-round routines that reduce bullying and elevate student voice, with practical links to Believe in Me’s Five Pillars of
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.
Department of Education Elimination Job Cuts: A Tsunami Heading for America’s Classrooms
May 29, 2025
Almost every classroom in America has at least one poster exhorting students to “Believe in Yourself.” At Believe in Me, we add a corollary: society must believe in those students, too—especially the ones facing poverty, discrimination, or trauma. That belief is expressed in federal programs that keep specialists in high-need schools, pay for speech therapists
How Scholarships Empower Marginalized Youth: Unlocking Educational Opportunities
May 9, 2025
Discover how scholarships for marginalized youth overcome barriers to education funding. Learn impactful case studies and steps for donors to empower future leaders.
How Financial Literacy Empowers Marginalized Youth
April 4, 2025
Discover how financial literacy for youth transforms futures and empowers marginalized communities through impactful education programs.