A Conversation With Cole: Bellevue LifeSpring Youth Council 5k to Fight Hunger

Have you heard!? The Bellevue LifeSpring Youth Council’s third annual 5k Fun Run to fight hunger for local students is happening on Sunday, August 27, at Marymoor Park. All proceeds raised at the event will immediately help provide emergency food support to the more than 4,175 Bellevue students experiencing food insecurity. Individuals, teams, families, and … Read Now

Building Community through Listening Circles

In an effort to strengthen community bonds and amplify diverse voices, Bellevue LifeSpring is proud to announce the launch of our newly developed Listening Circles. Designed by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, our new Listening Circles are created to be a safe space for open dialogue where families can share experiences and perspectives on … Read Now

Welcome to Bellevue LifeSpring!

Meet the Staff: Ericka Belmontes As the need grows here in Bellevue, so does our urgency to respond quickly and efficiently to ensure no child in our community experiences hunger or homelessness. An essential part of our ability to respond to urgent needs is our dedicated Human Services team, who is at the forefront of … Read Now

Meet the Staff: Lucy Garcia

We are thrilled to introduce you to our new Human Services team member, Lucy Garcia. Lucy will be working directly with Bellevue families to help get them the assistance they need. Lucy moved to the area five years ago from a small town in Mexico. She was driven to study social and human services because … Read Now

This Mother’s Day, Support Moms like Carla

This month we celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14. At Bellevue LifeSpring, our staff has the opportunity to provide a listening ear and support to hundreds of Bellevue moms. We hear their stories — stories of challenges to put food on the table and fears of eviction. While each story and circumstance is unique, … Read Now

Stories of Impact

When a family is living paycheck to paycheck, even one unexpected bill or one day of lost wages can lead to immediate financial insecurity. These periods can result in children experiencing hunger or families being evicted. The Amazon Right Now Needs Fund helps ensure thousands of Bellevue children from low-income households have the support needed … Read Now

Meet the Staff: Neal Mizushima

We are thrilled to introduce you to Neal, our new Director of Programs! Neal will manage our Human Services team, take the lead on our current programs, and help to develop new programs that work to ensure Bellevue children receive the support they need to thrive in and out of the classroom. Neal brings with … Read Now

Our Favorite Celebration Is This Month: Happy National Volunteer Week!

National Volunteer Week is this month (April 16 -22). We didn’t want to miss the chance to thank our valued circle members, Bellevue community members, neighbors, and businesses who go above and beyond to support Bellevue kids. Your dedication, care, and gift of time continue to make a significant and lasting impact on local children. … Read Now

New Workshops at the Bellevue Family Hub

We are excited to announce that we are now offering free educational workshops for parents and high school students at our Bellevue Family Hub resource center. The first two workshops are being presented by our partners at Hopelink. Together we will host Job Interviewing Skills on March 28 and 30 and Understanding Financial Credit on … Read Now