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When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, we wiped the slate clean and welcomed a new decade! Each of us began looking forward optimistically to the possibilities of 2020. Of course, with New Year’s Eve comes New Year’s resolutions. Many of us make New Year’s resolutions like eating healthier, exercising more or getting … Read Now

202 children from 92 families received rent assistance to prevent homelessness. 638 children received holiday food and gifts, making their holiday wishes come true. You stepped up and made a serious impact at last year’s Step Up to the Plate Benefit Luncheon, raising over $400,000 to benefit Bellevue children – and you didn’t stop there! … Read Now

What should you get for all the quirky, fancy, practical or eccentric people in your life? We’ve curated a list of unique and one-of-a-kind gifts to help you check your loved ones off your gift list. And the bonus is that it won’t break your budget! The best part? In addition to being a more … Read Now

One of the most fundamental needs for any child is a stable home. The Bellevue LifeSpring emergency rent assistance program allows families who are at risk of being evicted to stay sheltered and on the pathway away from homelessness.   With the rising cost of housing in Bellevue, we see the number of children experiencing … Read Now

This summer, Bellevue LifeSpring received one of the largest donations in its 108-year-history. Doug and Nancy Boyden established a $100,000 endowment in honor of Kemper and Betty Freeman, in recognition of the Freemans’ extensive years of support to Bellevue’s children and their families through programs providing food, clothing, education and emergency assistance. The Kemper Freeman … Read Now

The holidays are a time when we come together to celebrate the season, exchange gifts and share special meals. While it’s true the holiday season is about spending time with family and friends, it’s also about the spirit of giving to others. With all the celebration it can be easy to overlook the fact that … Read Now

Volunteers, who make the valuable investment of their time, are the backbone of our organization. Bellevue LifeSpring couldn’t make the impact we do for Bellevue children without the support, skills and creativity that volunteers generously provide to us. The Emerald City Chapter of National Charity League (NCL) is a true example of what it means … Read Now

Thanks to the generous investment of donors like you, this year Bellevue LifeSpring awarded 18 deserving students with college scholarships to pursue their higher education. Out of these 18 students, six are first-year scholarship recipients. While their stories are diverse, all of these students have drive and determination and work hard to rise above their … Read Now