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The Growing Need for College Preparation Support for First-Generation Students

Leave a Comment / iLevelUp / By Anadia Grier

Empowering First-Gen Dreams Imagine being the first in your family to embark on the journey to college—a path filled with excitement, uncertainty, and daunting challenges. For many first-generation students, this is not just a hypothetical scenario; it’s their reality. These students, whose parents did not attend college, often face significant obstacles in their quest for […]

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The Power of Community Support in Youth Empowerment

Leave a Comment / Our Mission / By Anadia Grier

Empowering Youth Through Community At Believe in Me, our vision is to empower all children to develop the self-confidence they need to succeed. Through our mission, we fund youth empowerment programs that provide marginalized kids with a safe place to call home, a family that loves them, a feeling of community, and opportunities to learn,

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Umpqua Bank: Champions of Community at the Believe in Me Golf Tournament

Leave a Comment / Events, Sponsorship / By Anadia Grier

A Day of Community and Legacy On June 17, a beautiful Monday morning, golfers gathered at the picturesque Circling Raven Golf Club in Worley, ID, for the annual Believe in Me David Vonbrethorst Memorial Charity Golf Tournament. This event is more than just a day of golf; it’s a celebration of community, legacy, and the

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ParaSport Spokane: Believe in Me’s Champion Grantee Shines at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan

Leave a Comment / Enrichment Programs, Impact Stories / By Anadia Grier

Empowerment Through Adaptive Sports ParaSport Spokane is an organization dedicated to providing training, recreational, and competitive opportunities for youth and adults with physical disabilities. Their mission is to promote success, self-worth, and independence through adaptive sports, catalyzing life-changing experiences. As one of Believe in Me’s 2024 grantees, ParaSport Spokane has received support to further their

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Navigating New Horizons: Yao Lu’s Volunteer Leadership in UI/UX from East to West

Leave a Comment / Volunteering / By Anadia Grier

In the bustling world of technology and design, where the whirlwind of innovation never ceases, there are inspiring individuals like Yao Lu who lend their expertise to forge careers and foster community growth through volunteering. As our volunteer UI/UX lead, Yao’s journey from Nanchang to Shanghai and eventually to the United States encapsulates a story

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Amplifying Youth Activism: Investing in Change for a Better World

Leave a Comment / Our Mission / By Anadia Grier

Championing Youth for Change: Believe in Me’s Empowerment Odyssey In a world where social issues persist, and systemic inequalities persist, the voices and actions of youth have become a driving force for change. Undeniably, young individuals’ energy, passion, and fresh perspectives can reshape society, challenge the status quo, and create a better future for all.

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