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

Leave a Comment / Education, iLevelUp, Opinion, Commentary & Thought Leadership, Policy Reform, Youth Empowerment / By Julie Wukelic

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!

Leave a Comment / Love and Belonging / By Julie Wukelic

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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Nonprofit Leadership: Innovative Practices for a Changing World

Leave a Comment / Community Engagement, Community Impact, Opinion, Commentary & Thought Leadership, Youth Empowerment / By Julie Wukelic

Explore nonprofit leadership best practices, innovative impact strategies, and how dynamic leadership empowers youth and communities.

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Building Bridges: Strategic Partnerships for Community Impact Through Collaboration

Leave a Comment / Community Impact, Corporate Social Responsibility, Strategic Partnerships, Uncategorized / By Julie Wukelic

Explore how strategic partnerships drive community investments and foster transformative collaboration. Learn actionable strategies and success stories.

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How Financial Literacy Empowers Marginalized Youth

Leave a Comment / Community Impact, Early Intervention, Education, Youth Empowerment / By Julie Wukelic

Discover how financial literacy for youth transforms futures and empowers marginalized communities through impactful education programs.

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The Impact of Safe Spaces on Youth Development

Leave a Comment / Basic Human Needs, Enrichment Programs, Love and Belonging, Youth Empowerment / By Julie Wukelic

Explore safe spaces for youth and effective youth development environments that promote marginalized youth safety. Get involved today!

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Kickstarting Youth Leadership: Empowerment Strategies for 2025

Leave a Comment / Donations, Education, Youth Empowerment / By Julie Wukelic

Discover fresh youth empowerment, leadership, and mentorship strategies for 2025 to transform lives and communities.

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The Importance of Youth Empowerment: Building a Brighter Future

Leave a Comment / Community Development, Youth Empowerment / By Julie Wukelic

Discover how youth empowerment transforms communities and uplifts marginalized youth. Learn from case studies and join Believe in Me’s mission.

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A Community Blend: Indaba and Traci BemisUnite for Cougs4Kids

Leave a Comment / Cougs4Kids / By Anadia Grier

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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Igniting Creativity: Believe in Me Awards $5,000 to Arts Corps’ Transformative Youth Programs

Leave a Comment / Enrichment Programs / By Anadia Grier

Empowering Foster Youth Through Art and Expression Art transforms. It has the power to inspire, heal, and give voice to those who need it most. Yet, for many youth in the foster care system and underserved students in South Puget Sound, access to quality arts education remains a challenge. That’s why Arts Corps is stepping

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