One Circle, One Heart, One Community

The Bellevue LifeSpring One Circle hosted the annual One Heart/One Community Gala last month, raising an incredible $297,741 to help prevent hunger for Bellevue children. Hosted at Overlake Golf & Country Club, the energy in the room was contagious, with more than 180 community members raising their paddles to support Bellevue children.    Guests enjoyed socializing, … Read Now

Youth Council Raises More Than $25K to Fight Hunger

The Bellevue LifeSpring Youth Council hosted over a hundred community members last month at Marymoor Park for their annual 5K Fun Run to fight hunger. They exceeded their goal and raised more than $25,969 to support local students experiencing food insecurity. Bellevue community members came together in a fantastic display of unity, with participants spanning … Read Now

One Circle Brings Community Together for Bellevue Kids

Bellevue LifeSpring’s One Circle raised an incredible $176,105 at their One Heart/One Community event this past Friday, February 3. These funds will immediately provide food support for Bellevue children and their families.    The energy in the room was contagious, with over 150 guests raising their paddles to support Bellevue children. We asked the Event … 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

Puget Sound Bank table at Step Up to the Plate Benefit Luncheon

What is a Table Captain?

With Bellevue LifeSpring’s annual Step Up to the Plate Benefit Luncheon just around the corner, we’ve been receiving this question: “So, what exactly is a table captain?” For us, table captains are the people, the stories and the hearts behind our organization, stepping up on behalf of Bellevue’s children and inspiring others to do the … Read Now

Uncork the Night 2018 Co-Chairs

What’s New with Uncork the Night?

Pictured above, left to right: Beth McCaw, Beth Halvorsen and Julie Cheng Bui take on the roles of event co-chairs for Uncork the Night 2018. Photo by Cecile Miller Photography.  If you’ve been to Uncork the Night, you already know it’s a fantastic, fun-filled evening jam-packed with friends, food and fine wine. There are tastings, … Read Now

Creating Transformational Change: Stories from Bellevue LifeSpring’s Luncheons

Over 3,600 kids in Bellevue live in poverty. In the Bellevue School District, 18% of students are at risk of hunger. Approximately 200 children are homeless. The stories behind these shocking numbers are what bring them to life. Stories of families facing unimaginable loss, building new lives and overcoming the cycle of poverty. Bellevue LifeSpring’s … Read Now

Party Profile: Philanthropist

What’s Your Philanthropic Party Profile?

You might be the Adventurer. Or possibly, the Connoisseur. What we know for sure is you have a huge heart and commitment to giving back to your community. And, if you can have a great time with friends and neighbors in the process even better! Bellevue LifeSpring’s Uncork the Night: A Celebration of Wine and … Read Now

Elise’s Story

Elise moved to Bellevue with her family when she was in middle school. She spoke no English. She was smart and hard-working and by the time she reached high school she had graduated out of her ESL classes. As a senior at Sammamish High School, Elise learned about the Overlake Service League college scholarship program. … Read Now