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Unyielding Spirit: Lucia Mendez’s Path to Impact as Our Volunteer UI/UX & Media Designer

Leave a Comment / Volunteering / By Anadia Grier

Designing Her Destiny In the bustling world of UI/UX and media design, stories of determination and resilience often go unnoticed. Today, we shine the spotlight on Lucia Mendez, a volunteer UI/UX and Media Designer at our organization, whose journey from Baja California to becoming a first-generation college graduate is nothing short of inspiring. Lucia’s early […]

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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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Empowering Dreams: Joanna Alatriste Zebadua’s Journey to Becoming a Physician Assistant

Leave a Comment / Scholarship / By Leslie Cogley

Unwavering Spirit of Determination In the heart of every dream lies the unwavering spirit of determination and resilience. Joanna Alatriste Zebadua’s story is a testament to this truth, embodying the essence of what it means to not just dream but to pursue those dreams against all odds. As this year’s recipient of the Believe in

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Breaking Barriers and Building Dreams: The Inspiring Journey of Von Pavlischak

Leave a Comment / Scholarship, Uncategorized / By Leslie Cogley

Dreaming Despite Obstacles In a world where every child’s story is a unique blend of challenges, aspirations, and triumphs, Believe in Me has the profound honor of supporting young individuals who dare to dream big despite formidable obstacles. This year, as we disburse $50,000 in scholarships to transform lives, Von Pavlischak’s story stands out as

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Nurturing Minds and Building Futures: White Center Cooperative Preschool’s Unique Approach with Believe in Me’s Support

Leave a Comment / Education, Grants / By Anadia Grier

Believe in Me’s Grant Ignites Innovation at WCCP Believe in Me’s 2024 grant to White Center Cooperative Preschool (WCCP) has fueled the organization’s commitment to empowering children. It has also become a catalyst for innovative, play-based learning. WCCP, one of five preschools affiliated with South Seattle College (SSC) in West Seattle, operates as an independent

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Empowering Young Musicians Across Borders: A Harmonious Collaboration

Leave a Comment / Enrichment Programs, Grants / By Anadia Grier

The Symphony of Support: Believe in Me and Music Bridges Borders In the enchanting realm of music, where notes create bridges and melodies build connections, a heartwarming story of empowerment and cultural exchange unfolds. Believe in Me, a beacon of hope and nurturing for marginalized youth, has harmoniously joined forces with Music Bridges Borders (MBB)

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Embracing Empowerment: Believe in Me and FACT Oregon’s Visionary Partnership

Leave a Comment / Education, Grants / By Julie Wukelic

A New Dawn for Youth with Disabilities In a significant step towards empowering marginalized youth, Believe in Me, a beacon of hope and support for children, has awarded a grant to Family and Community Together (FACT Oregon). This generous grant is earmarked for FACT Oregon’s inspiring Trainings for Youth Self-Determination, Future Planning, and Financial Empowerment

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Believe in Me’s Journey to Positive Body Image: Embrace Every Body

Leave a Comment / Our Mission, Wraparound Services / By Anadia Grier

Breaking Beauty Barriers: Navigating Positive Body Image with Believe in Me In a world steeped in unrealistic beauty standards, the importance of positive body image cannot be overstated. For marginalized youth, the impact of negative body image extends beyond self-perception to deeply affect mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Fortunately, organizations like Believe in Me

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Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Celebrating Women’s Equality Day with Believe in Me and Girl Scouts

Leave a Comment / Our Mission / By Anadia Grier

Every year on August 26th, Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the United States to commemorate the hard-won battle for women’s right to vote. It’s a day to honor the progress made toward achieving gender equality and to acknowledge the ongoing efforts to ensure that everyone, regardless of gender, has equal rights and opportunities. In

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