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Meet Alina L Castro De Jesus, 2026 Believe in Me Scholar
Alina L Castro De Jesus is one of nine 2026 Believe in Me Scholarship recipients. Her award helps support her next chapter at Whitman College ...
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Meet Alima Tambwe, 2026 Believe in Me Scholar
Alima Tambwe is building a future in health care with focus, curiosity, and resilience. Her 2026 Believe in Me Scholarship helps her continue toward a ...
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Cultural Identity as a Protective Factor for Youth Confidence
Learn how cultural identity supports youth confidence, belonging, resilience, and ethical nonprofit storytelling for marginalized young people.
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Food Insecurity and Education: Learning and Self-Confidence
Food insecurity and education are closely connected. Explore research-backed ways to connect reliable meals with dignity, belonging, and learning.
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How Community Support Helps Older Youth Transition Into Adulthood
Learn how community support helps transition age youth move into adulthood with relationships, housing stability, education, work pathways, and belonging.
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Attendance, Stability, and Self-Confidence: The Back-to-School Metrics Donors Should Watch
Learn which back-to-school youth program metrics donors should watch, from attendance and stability to belonging, confidence, and support.
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Charity Golf Tournament at Circling Raven: 2026 Winners and Thanks
August 31, 2026 at Circling Raven: the winning teams, contest results, and a heartfelt thank-you to Leisure Concepts.
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Labor Day and Youth Opportunity: Why Job Readiness Belongs in Education Support
Learn why job readiness support belongs in education programs for marginalized youth, and how donors can fund confidence, skills, and opportunity.
Read Article Trauma-Informed Giving: How to Help Kids Without Exploiting Pain
Learn how trauma-informed giving helps donors support youth nonprofits with dignity, consent, trust, and ethical storytelling.
Read Article Make-A-Will Month: How Legacy Gifts Can Help Kids Believe in Themselves for Generations
Learn how Make-A-Will Month and legacy gifts can help sustain youth empowerment, education, belonging, and self-confidence for generations.
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Why Mentorship Belongs in Every Youth Empowerment Strategy
Learn why mentorship matters in youth empowerment programs and what donors should fund to make mentor relationships safe, consistent, and effective.
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The Five Pillars of a Strong School Year for Kids Facing Systemic Barriers
A practical, dignity-first guide to five pillars of support for marginalized youth during the school year, with belonging, education, and enrichment in view.
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