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

Our Breaktime-Mealtime™ Program provides grocery store food vouchers to replace school meals during school breaks and for emergency nutrition needs throughout the year to prevent hunger and provide nourishment.

Our Emergency Assistance Program supports families with rent assistance, move-in assistance, and financial aid to prevent children from experiencing eviction and homelessness, and to provide stability.

Our Clothes-4-Kids™ Program provides the opportunity for students to select new back-to-school clothing from local merchants, so they return to the classroom feeling confident and self-assured.

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

We operate two Bellevue Family Hub community resource centers in partnership with the Bellevue School District. Located at Sherwood Forest Elementary School and Highland Middle School, our Hubs provide a safe, accessible, and compassionate space for families to get the assistance they need.

Our new Family Support Program is building a stronger Bellevue, one family at a time. Families work one-on-one with a Bellevue LifeSpring Family Support Administrator to move beyond immediate needs and focus on long-term stability.

Through the Family Support Program, we partner with families to understand their vision of success and work together to make it a reality. The tailored support is designed around families’ individual goals, whether that means stable housing, a new job, finishing school, or improving their 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.