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Summer Support for Underserved Youth After School Ends

Summer belonging For some young people, the last day of school is not just the start of summer. It can also mean the sudden loss of meals, structure, trusted adults, peer connection, and safe places to be known. That is the end-of-school gap. When people search for summer support for underserved youth after school ends, […]

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National Philanthropy Day: Meaning, Ideas & Ways to Give

National Philanthropy Day is observed every year on November 15 to honor the generosity that strengthens communities—through giving, volunteering, and advocacy. It’s a moment to recognize what’s working and choose one meaningful action. For Believe in Me, a youth-empowerment nonprofit guided by the Five Pillars of Caring—Basic Human Needs, Love & Belonging, Community Support, Education,

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Tsunami wave approaching city skyline representing Department of Education elimination job cuts and their devastating impact on classrooms and youth support.

Department of Education Elimination Job Cuts: A Tsunami Heading for America’s Classrooms

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

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Believe in Me volunteer smiling at Spokane Pride 2023 booth while holding a rainbow drag-queen clack fan in support of LGBTQIA2S+ youth

Hey Spokane Pride 2025 Volunteers — Let’s Paint the Town Rainbow!

Rainbows will ripple down Riverside Avenue, queens will strut their stuff across five glitter-popping stages, and Believe in Me will be smack-dab in the middle of it all with a float, and a merch booth bursting with clack-tastic fans. We just need one more dazzling accessory—you! Calling all Spokane Pride 2025 volunteers: whether you’re a

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A Community Blend: Indaba and Traci BemisUnite for Cougs4Kids

Coffee, Collaboration, and Commitment We’re dedicated to empowering marginalized youth to overcome challenges and build a brighter future at Believe in Me. Our Cougs4Kids program pairs Washington State University (WSU) student-athletes with young leaders for mentorship, leadership training, and community projects. This initiative thrives thanks to partnerships with local businesses like Indaba Coffee and its

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