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

What’s Your Resolution?

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

Nicole’s Giving Story

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

No Turkey Required – Four Ways to Give Families a Full Thanksgiving

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

Six Ways to Give for Less than $1

Looking to make your dollars go further? A little can go a long way! Here are six easy ways to increase your impact on your community – without impacting your wallet. AmazonSmile – A reason to smile Did you know your Amazon purchases can also benefit Bellevue kids? AmazonSmile offers the same products, prices and … Read Now

Hosting a drive is a great way to collect basic needs like snacks, clothing or hygiene items for families in need.

How to Be a Good Driver

Hosting a drive is a great way to engage your community and maximize your collective impact! It’s an easy, fun and kid-friendly way to give back that allows everyone to participate toward a shared goal. Here are three tips to help you become a great drive-er! #1: Select What You’ll Collect! Clothing, shoes and accessories … Read Now

A culture of giving at Thrift Culture.

A Culture of Giving

Thrift Culture is full of designer deals and unique pieces – but it’s also a culture of giving designed to serve a very unique purpose. It provides the 3,600+ students and their families living in poverty in Bellevue with year-round access to quality clothing for school, work and interviews. For many of these families, new … Read Now

Declutter and donate!

Five Reasons to Declutter and Donate in the New Year

The New Year is a time for reflection, recommitment and… re-organization! It’s the perfect time to re-gift unneeded holiday presents, get a fresh start with your wardrobe and donate to your favorite local thrift store – Thrift Culture! Thrift Culture offers new and gently-used clothing, accessories and housewares to the public. Vouchers are also provided … Read Now

Erin and Eric LaFrance

A Sponsor’s Story: Holiday Adopt-A-Family™

By Erin LaFrance For many, the holiday season is a time for celebration. For families living in poverty, the extra expense of the holidays can be a burden. Bellevue LifeSpring’s Holiday Adopt-A-Family™ program matches sponsors with families in need to help ease the financial stress of the holiday season. Sponsors provide food, clothing and gifts … Read Now

Leaving A Legacy

Anu and Naveen Jain have been amongst Bellevue LifeSpring’s strongest and longest supporters. Anu serves on Bellevue LifeSpring’s Board of Directors and both Anu and Naveen are established philanthropists and community leaders. Amongst their many passions are eliminating hunger and access to education. Anu and Naveen have stepped up and are the first major donors … Read Now