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Rueben Mayes: The Inspiring Story of a Canadian Farm Boy Turned NFL Rookie of the Year
Rueben Mayes was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1963. Growing up on a rural farm, he developed a love for football at a ...
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Believe in Me Supports Entrepreneurship at the 2022 WSU High School Business Plan Competition
For the second year in a row, Believe in Me participated in the Washington State University (WSU) High School Business ...
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Foster Kids: How the Love Box and Dare To Dream Programs Bring Hope
In celebration of Foster Care Awareness Month, we are continuously highlighting our most important projects to support organizations that are ...
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Building Relationships To Help Young People Achieve Their Full Potential
Relationships make the world go round. Exploring the concept of relationships can be overwhelming but in this article, we will ...
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Foster Care Grants Are Helping to Improve Child Welfare
Every day thousands of kids and young people suffer from abuse, neglect, or don’t have a safe place to call ...
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Child Abuse Prevention Month: Building Community To Increase Protective Factors
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month, the Children’s Bureau in the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families ...
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Outdoor Activities for Kids and How to Get Active on Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, it is important to understand that children who play more outdoors develop a passion for nature and a sense to ...
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School Dropouts: How Communities in Schools of Spokane is Helping Kids
Education is a fundamental human right. It is the foundation that enables children and adolescents to grow, develop and gain ...
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Creative Thinking: Inspiring Kids at Boys and Girls Club of Spokane
Believe in Me invests in Enrichment Programs, providing creative thinking opportunities for kids to use their imagination and see a new world full of possibilities. ...
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Enrichment Programs Grant Brings Playworks to Spokane
We believe in educational programs that engage, empower, and inspire struggling kids to believe their future. That's why we support Playworks. Learn More.
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2022 Grant Awards Announcement
Ten Inland Northwest charities receive grant awards from Believe in Me to benefit marginalized children in 2022. A total of $134,306 has been granted to ...
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Volunteering: A New Year’s Resolution
It’s the New Year, and everyone is making resolutions. For many people volunteering is on their list of things to ...
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