Supporter Spotlight: Mike Griffith

Mike Griffith has lived and worked in Bellevue his entire life. He grew up attending our local schools, graduated from the University of Washington and started his career in Bellevue. Mike first became involved with Bellevue LifeSpring through making a donation to Thrift Culture and participating in our Holiday Adopt-A-Family™ program.   He is passionate about helping local families succeed and invests … Read Now

Bellevue LifeSpring Scholarship Recipients Pay It Forward!

The time of year has come again when Bellevue LifeSpring’s scholarship recipients are heading back to college or, in this fall’s case, transitioning to remote learning. This year, low-income students face many new complex challenges. They must quickly adapt to distance learning, whether they are prepared and ready for it or not. Some students will … Read Now

Youth Council and Boy Scouts Team Up to Donate Food

By: Guest Blogger and Boy Scout Troop 600 Leader, Cole Sevier  The Bellevue LifeSpring Youth Council has made it their mission this summer to fight hunger in Bellevue. From collecting food to collecting coins – they have been working hard to help support Bellevue children in need.   Recently, they teamed up with Boy Scout Troop 600 to collect and deliver nine pallets of … Read Now

2020 Trish Carpenter Volunteer of the Year: Sharon Northrup

Long time Bellevue LifeSpring circle member and dedicated volunteer, Sharon Northrup, was honored in June with the 2020 Trish Carpenter Volunteer of the Year award!   The Volunteer of the Year award is presented to a volunteer who has exhibited extraordinary support of Bellevue LifeSpring, often behind the scenes and without regard for acknowledgment. Sharon is also honored as a Bellevue LifeSpring Life Member, … Read Now

Bellevue LifeSpring Welcomes Two New Board Members

Bellevue LifeSpring is pleased to announce that Michelle Bomberger and Linh Ho are joining our Board of Directors for 2020-2021. As Bellevue LifeSpring continues to strengthen our role as community leaders in fighting poverty, we welcome both Michelle and Linh’s valuable perspectives. They bring with them a diverse set of leadership skills and a passion for creating a thriving … Read Now

A Bellevue College Student’s Thank You

Last year, Crystal graduated from high school, despite having no stable housing and no adult support in her life. The City of Bellevue, Bellevue School District and Bellevue College partnered to provide scholarships for Crystal and two other students experiencing homelessness to attend Bellevue College and live in the dorms free of cost. The students … Read Now

Supporter Spotlight: Dr. Rima Abifaker-Fotoohi

Rima first became involved with Bellevue LifeSpring by joining the Kemper Freeman membership circle! After meeting the members, she was excited to become a part of the organization. She is now Chair of her circle. Rima lives in Bellevue and is the owner of local Bella Dental Care. Supporters like Rima help Bellevue LifeSpring make … Read Now

Funjoy Charity Tournament Benefiting Bellevue Kids!

  We are honored to invite you to be part of the first worldwide eSports tournament for Bellevue kids! This platform has the potential to transform the way nonprofit human services are funded in our communities and around the world. It is also an opportunity for companies to experiment with a new type of advertising … Read Now

Local Investors Challenge Neighbors to Give Back

Bellevue LifeSpring is constantly inspired by our community of passionate supporters. With a dedicated and generous community by our side, we will prevent hunger and homelessness for the thousands of Bellevue children in need.   Today, we would like to express our deepest gratitude for the support and leadership of longtime Bellevue community members and … Read Now