In One of the Wealthiest Cities in America, Families Are Being Left Behind

Here in Bellevue, one of the top wealthiest cities in the nation, tech and businesses are booming. Yet, despite this growth, one in five Bellevue students is at risk of experiencing hunger or homelessness. As the cost of living continues to rise in Bellevue, low-income families have become even more vulnerable to experiencing food and … Read Now

Meet the Chairs! Bellevue Leaders Step Up to the Plate for Bellevue Kids

Bellevue LifeSpring is thrilled to introduce our 2022 Step Up to the Plate Chairs: Molly McConkey from the Hunts Point Circle, Scott Paine from 425 Magazine, and Tracy Wort from Symetra. All three chairs are dedicated community members and longtime supporters of Bellevue students.   This year marks Bellevue LifeSpring’s 21st annual Step Up to the … Read Now

Snacks for a Successful School Day

This school year, the Bellevue School District Family Connections Centers have requested more healthy snack donations for students than ever before. Snack pack donations help ensure students have the nutrition they need for a successful school day. They are given to students who come to school on an empty stomach or return home to empty … Read Now

Microsoft Team Gets Creative With Their Giving for the Second Year in a Row

The Employee Productivity Experience team at Microsoft did it again! They raised an incredible $21,700 to help fight hunger and homelessness for Bellevue students during their 2021 Employee Giving Campaign. On top of this incredible investment, the team also committed to regular volunteering. Recently team members volunteered to pack and donate 150 snack packs for … Read Now

Meet Life Member Pearl Grantham

Pearl is a Clemmie Evans Circle member and has provided over 30 years of service to her Bellevue community. She is passionate about giving back and supporting others. Pearl herself grew up in a low-income household, and when she became an adult and in a position where she could give back, that’s precisely what she … Read Now

A Local Family’s Story of Hope With Bellevue LifeSpring

This past fall, Kayla, a single mother here in Bellevue, reached out to Bellevue LifeSpring for move-in assistance. Kayla and her five children were in the midst of experiencing homelessness after fleeing domestic violence and relocating from California. After arriving in Bellevue, they had been couch-surfing and staying with friends but spending most days and … Read Now

Four Solutions for Your New Year’s Resolutions

With a new year comes new resolutions and goals. These resolutions symbolize what we care about most in life and reflect the areas we want to improve upon. Sometimes it’s hard to figure out where to start. Bellevue LifeSpring is here to help with solutions for your new year’s resolutions!   If one of your resolutions is … Read Now

Building a Better Bellevue Together

Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes, Remodeling, and Landscaping, the creator behind the stunning 2021 Northwest Idea House, recently invested $20,000 to prevent hunger and homelessness for Bellevue students! The 2021 Northwest Idea House, located in Woodinville, is a stunning and sustainable home with cutting-edge technology and smart design ideas. Lochwood-Lozier named Bellevue LifeSpring as the beneficiary of proceeds … Read Now

Meet the Staff: Gloria Nakroshis

We are thrilled to introduce you to the newest member of the Bellevue LifeSpring Human Services team, Gloria Nakroshis. Gloria will be working directly with Bellevue families to help get them the assistance they need. She joins our team with over 14 years of experience in the Human Services field and deep compassion for helping … Read Now

Working Together for Bellevue Kids

Our community and corporate partnerships have been fundamental to supporting Bellevue students in need. Thanks to the leadership of our partners at Safeway and The Bellevue Collection, we’re creating positive change and building a stronger Bellevue together. The Bellevue Collection Merges Fashion With Philanthropy This fall, our longtime partners, The Bellevue Collection and the Kemper Freeman … Read Now