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Music Therapy for Youth: How Donor Support Helped Young People Facing Illness Feel Less Alone

Leave a Comment / Community Partners, Donor Impact, Enrichment Programs, Impact Stories, Love & Belonging / By Julie Wukelic

Music therapy for youth can help young people facing illness experience support, expression, and connection while medical care continues. Through donor support, Believe in Me helped Melodic Caring Project bring clinical music therapy, personalized song requests, livestream performances, and creative connection to young people and families navigating serious illness. Donate to Believe in Me Volunteer […]

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ROOTS of Hope: Empowering Displaced Young Adults Through Stability and Opportunity

Leave a Comment / Grants / By Anadia Grier

Finding Stability Every young adult deserves a chance to dream, grow, and thrive. But for countless young adults experiencing homelessness, survival takes precedence over opportunity. ROOTS Young Adult Shelter in Seattle provides more than just a bed—it offers a foundation of stability, community, and hope. In 2025, Believe in Me proudly partnered with ROOTS

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Redefining Opportunities Through Art: Believe in Me Awards $5,000 to Crossroads Carnegie Art Center’s ArtSpeak Program

Leave a Comment / Grants / By Julie Wukelic

Painting Brighter Futures Through the Power of Art Art has a unique ability to inspire, heal, and empower. Yet, access to arts education remains a significant challenge for many underserved and at-risk youth in rural areas like Baker County. The absence of creative outlets limits opportunities for self-expression, confidence-building, and skill development—essentials for thriving in

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The Due Diligence Workshop: Setting Grantees Up for Success in the Believe in Me Grant Application Process

Leave a Comment / Grants / By Julie Wukelic

The journey to securing funding can be challenging for nonprofits, especially those working tirelessly to support marginalized youth. At Believe in Me, we recognize the hard work that goes into crafting a grant proposal and the frustration of being turned down for funds. That’s why we’ve designed a unique step in our grant application process:

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Why First-Generation College Students Deserve Our Attention: A National Overview

Leave a Comment / iLevelUp / By Anadia Grier

Beyond the Odds Understanding the unique challenges faced by first-generation college students is essential. These students often face a steeper and more uncertain college path than their peers from college-educated families. By understanding their demographic makeup, barriers, and needs, we can effectively address educational inequity and provide the necessary support for these students in their

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How JAX Consulting Helped Believe in Me Streamline Operations with a Salesforce and GiveButter Integration

Leave a Comment / Donations, Volunteering / By Julie Wukelic

At Believe in Me, our mission is to support marginalized youth and provide them with the opportunities they need to thrive. As our organization grows, so do the complexities of managing donor data, campaigns, and financial transactions. These tasks are crucial for ensuring that we can continue our work, but they often require more resources

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The Education Gap: How Many First-Generation Students Are Left Behind?

Leave a Comment / iLevelUp / By Anadia Grier

The Stark Reality of the Education Divide Imagine this: two students graduate from high school. One’s parents attended college, while the other’s did not. As they walk across the stage to receive their diplomas, their futures diverge significantly. While the student with college-educated parents is almost guaranteed to enroll in college, their first-generation peer faces

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Hey, Montana Students! Learn How the Montana Promise Act Can Make College Tuition-Free!

Leave a Comment / Education / By Anadia Grier

Opening Doors to Opportunity Higher education can be an essential step toward achieving personal and professional success. Still, for many students, financial barriers can stand in the way of their dreams. This is especially true for low-income or first-generation college students who may need access to the same resources as others. Fortunately, there are programs

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Why Believe in Me and Other Grantors Ask for Your Most Recent IRS Form 990

Leave a Comment / Grants / By Julie Wukelic

When applying for grant funding, nonprofits often encounter a variety of application requirements aimed at providing grantors with a thorough understanding of their operations, finances, and impact. One of these key requirements is the submission of the organization’s most recent IRS Form 990. While many nonprofits wonder why grantors like Believe in Me request this

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Celebrating Rahulya Potla, the Brilliant Volunteer Developer Driving Change at Believe in Me

Leave a Comment / Impact Stories, Volunteering / By Anadia Grier

At Believe in Me, we are fortunate to have a team of dedicated volunteers who contribute their time, skills, and passion to further our mission of empowering underprivileged children. Among these incredible individuals is Rahulya Potla, a volunteer software developer whose exceptional work has profoundly impacted our organization. In this blog, we celebrate Rahulya’s journey,

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