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At the end of last school year, nearly 300 students in the Bellevue School District were experiencing homelessness. That means nearly 300 students sleeping in cars or in shelters, living in garages or other spaces not meant for habitation, squeezing into tiny apartments shared by multiple families or spending their nights unsheltered and unsafe. This … Read Now
Bellevue LifeSpring is thrilled to introduce our 2019 Step Up to the Plate Chairs, Jeri Boettcher, Marilyn Herzberg and Tracy Wort. All three are longtime supporters of Bellevue LifeSpring; Marilyn and Tracy serve on Bellevue LifeSpring’s Board of Directors and Jeri and Marilyn are members of the Hunts Point Membership Circle. This year marks Bellevue … Read Now
Studies show most New Year’s resolutions fail by February – but they don’t have to! Whether your resolution is to live healthier, read more or give locally, Thrift Culture can help you make your 2019 resolutions stick. Fitter You –Experts say investing in your athletic wardrobe can help to give you confidence and motivate you … Read Now
‘Tis the season for giving – and Thrift Culture has lots to give! Those who #ThriftOn3 know that Thrift Culture has great deals on clothing, accessories and housewares, including brand new and designer items. Since Thrift Culture is re-stocked daily with community donations, there’s always something new to discover. Check out our “#GiftOn3” Thrift Culture … Read Now
Facing Homelessness Low-income families Bellevue LifeSpring helped last year reported spending more than half their monthly income on rent. Many live squeezed together in cramped quarters or rent rooms in shared apartments to make ends meet. Rising housing costs put low-income families at risk of ending up on the streets. “Transitioning out of homelessness is … Read Now
Ava is seven years old. She likes to draw and read with her two older brothers. Her parents work hard to provide for their family but their paychecks are barely making ends meet. During winter break, expenses really pile up – heat for their apartment, a babysitter during work hours, a few small holiday gifts. … Read Now
Guest Blog Post by Nicole Griswold “Uh oh,” I answered dramatically. Lance looked over at me and dropped another ball to see if I would respond once more. It was an early December morning in 2013, with Christmas just around the corner. I had been caring for him for nearly a year, and he was … Read Now
We all love to eat ’til we’re stuffed at the Thanksgiving dinner table – but families living in poverty need more than just food during the holiday. Often, they can’t afford other basic needs like hygiene and household items that can’t be purchased with food stamps. Find out four ways (in addition to donating food) … Read Now
“Holiday Adopt-A-Family is something I look forward to every year. Shopping for a family that would otherwise go without, seeing the expressions on the faces of the families when they come to pick up their gifts – both make the season a special one each year.” – Joan, Holiday Adopt-A-Family Sponsor The Strain of the … Read Now
Bellevue LifeSpring has been providing scholarships for higher education for more than 60 years. The first scholarships, awarded in 1955, were $500 each. The expense of higher education has grown over the years but luckily, so has the Bellevue community’s support of this program. Today, Bellevue LifeSpring scholarships start at $2,000 and are renewable for … Read Now
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