Nancy and Doug Boyden

“We are honored to include Bellevue LifeSpring in our Endowment and Planned Giving because we trust the organization from our partnership with its staff and leaders over many years. We know that our dollars will be spent efficiently to help the thousands of at-risk students right here in Bellevue. We also know our dollars will be used in perpetuity because Bellevue LifeSpring is focused on using an endowment to end hunger and meet the full needs of our community.”

One Circle Member Trish and Collin Carpenter

“We made our decision to put Bellevue LifeSpring into our will because we believe in the organization and wanted it to be a significant component of our planned giving. We have been supporters of Bellevue LifeSpring for several decades and are aware of the constantly rising costs to meet growing needs. Bellevue LifeSpring has been meeting these needs for over 100+ years. We simply want to help ensure that there is a permanent way to serve our community, and this is one guaranteed way to do it.”

Bellevue LifeSpring Executive Director Jennifer Fischer

“My husband Kurt and I chose to include Bellevue LifeSpring in our estate plan because we believe deeply in the mission and want to ensure the vital work of the organization continues for future generations of children. We have lived in Bellevue for 32+ years and raised our daughters here. We wanted to leave a legacy of commitment to our community. This was our way of supporting the mission into the future.”

Sharon Northrup, Yarrow Point Circle

“Bellevue LifeSpring stands the test of time in helping children and families. The need is ever-present and growing. We can achieve true sustainability in caring for kids in need forever when people make commitments in their estate plans.”

Chris Paup

“I have included Bellevue LifeSpring in my will and estate planning. I appreciate the organization’s excellent stewardship of the funds I invest in their mission. The impact of Bellevue LifeSpring’s work is visible, tangible, real, and authentic. As we know, children are not ready to learn in school when they are hungry and feel insecure about their housing and home life. I feel good about giving back to my hometown, where I grew up, and I look forward to this phase of life where I get to “Pay It Forward,” or, to quote Mahatma Gandhi, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Ken Russell

“I was inspired to plan my giving because I believe in the mission of Bellevue LifeSpring and the work they have done for the children of Bellevue. I considered many factors when deciding to include Bellevue LifeSpring in my estate plan. The organization’s efforts are effective and efficient, and they have proven to make good use of investments and donations. I knew the organization was the right fit for my planning. Bellevue LifeSpring is an organization that really cares about the children in our community, present and future.”

Joan and John Valaas

“We have put Bellevue LifeSpring in our will because we would like to leave a permanent legacy of support to those in need in our community. The need is growing every day, and we believe the best way to help alleviate the challenges is to commit an investment from our estate that will allow Bellevue LifeSpring to continue to grow and adapt to these changing needs.”