About Us

OUR MISSION

Bellevue LifeSpring aims to break the cycle of poverty for children and students in our community and provide them with the resources they need to reach stability.

OUR VISION

We envision a Bellevue where the basic needs of all children are met so they can focus in the classroom, succeed in their education, and thrive.

WHAT WE DO

OurBreaktime-Mealtime™ Program provides families with grocery store food vouchers to replace school meals missed during school breaks and to support families with emergency nutrition needs, preventing hunger and providing nourishment.

Our Emergency Assistance Program provides families with rent assistance, move-in support, hotel stays, and utility support to help families stay safely housed, prevent evictions, and promote stability.

Our Clothes-4-Kids™ Program provides families with gift cards to shop for new back-to-school clothing, so students feel confident and ready to learn on the first day of school and throughout the year.

Our ‘Tis The Season Holiday Giving Program provides gift and food support to help make the holidays happy, healthy, and bright for Bellevue children and families.

Two community resource centers, operated in partnership with the Bellevue School District and located at Sherwood Forest Elementary School and Highland Middle School, provide a welcoming and compassionate space where families can access in-person support and essential resources. Learn more.

The Family Support Program provides families with one-on-one guidance and tailored support to help them focus on achieving goals that foster long-term stability and self-sufficiency. The program supports families in defining their vision of success and creating a personalized plan to achieve it, whether that means securing stable housing, finding a new job, completing school, or strengthening financial health.

VALUES & COMMITMENTS

We are accountable to each other and those we serve. We are transparent, fiscally responsible, and committed to teamwork and service.

Operate with transparency by sharing impact data, financial information, and program outcomes.
Maintain clear internal communication by ensuring staff and board have access to policies, procedures, and organizational updates.
Foster a culture of shared responsibility by encouraging collaboration, follow-through, and integrity in all aspects of our work.

We deliver compassionate support with respect, empathy, and humility. We are committed to providing our services with genuine concern for the needs of others.

Approach every interaction with curiosity and empathy, asking questions and listening to families’ needs before offering solutions.
Provide family-centered support, responding in ways that honor each family’s preferences, dignity, and unique circumstances.
Create a culture of care internally and externally, recognizing and valuing the humanity, strengths, and stories of those we serve and work alongside.

We foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We recognize that systemic inequities impact Bellevue families experiencing poverty and strive to remove barriers, confront bias, and ensure all children have equitable access to the support they need to thrive.

Ensure equitable access by continuously identifying and removing barriers in our programs, communications, and outreach.
Reflect Bellevue’s diversity by cultivating staff, board, and volunteer teams that represent the community we serve.
Commit to ongoing learning and reflection by engaging in training, dialogue, and practices that deepen our understanding of equity and inclusion.

We are relevant, flexible, and responsive to the evolving needs in our Bellevue community.

Stay informed and adaptive by monitoring community trends, Bellevue School District data, and local economic indicators.
Continuously evaluate and evolve our programs, policies, and messaging to align with current community needs and best practices.
Engage community voices by seeking feedback from families, partners, and stakeholders to guide our direction and priorities.