What does experiencing homelessness look like for a Bellevue student? 

Bellevue students experiencing homelessness can be in situations where they lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. These students may live in doubled-up housing, hotels or motels, homeless shelters, transitional housing, or domestic violence shelters. They may be living in cars, parks, or other public spaces. They may be living in youth shelters or … Read Now

Latinx Heritage Month – Staff Spotlight: Carlos Vargas

Bellevue LifeSpring’s Human Services Administrator, Carlos Vargas, shares what his Latinx heritage means to him personally and as part of the Bellevue LifeSpring team.         1. What do your language, heritage, and culture mean to you? “These three elements are a part of my life, and I am happy to carry them … Read Now

Bellevue School District Superintendent Joins the Board

We are thrilled to announce and give a warm welcome to Dr. Art Jarvis, the new interim Superintendent of the Bellevue School District and the newest member of the Bellevue LifeSpring Board of Directors!   The tradition of Bellevue School District Superintendents joining our board of directors symbolizes the close partnership between the district and Bellevue LifeSpring. The school … Read Now

Meet the Staff: Kris Howard

We’re thrilled to introduce you to the newest member of the Bellevue LifeSpring team, Kris Howard. Kris is our new Director of Events and Volunteers! Kris is no stranger to the Bellevue LifeSpring team. She produced our 2019 Uncork the Night auction and has helped us execute fundraising campaigns as an event contractor since 2019. … Read Now

Help Set Bellevue Students Up for Success This School Year 

Bellevue students are heading back to school next month following a challenging year of remote learning and a global pandemic. With the new school year starting back up, many students face learning curves and have to play catch up as they transition back to in-person learning. Bellevue students from low-income households are especially vulnerable to these challenges on top of … Read Now

Give Where You Live: Joining Forces with Safeway to Fight Hunger

Safeway, our partner in fighting hunger here in Bellevue, is a Local Legend investor in our Give Where You Live campaign! The Safeway and Albertsons Foundation recently invested $80,000 as part of their Nourishing Neighbors program to do their part in ensuring no Bellevue child has to experience hunger.  “Hunger is a systemic problem that … Read Now

Congrats to Alondra!  

Alondra, a Bellevue LifeSpring college scholarship recipient, graduated from Eastern Washington University on June 12! She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work, a Minor in Sociology, and a Minor in Spanish – and that’s not all. Alondra also earned a certificate in Addiction Studies: Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management.  Alondra received Bellevue LifeSpring scholarships for … Read Now

Bellevue LifeSpring’s Volunteer of the Year: Marilyn Herzberg!

Marilyn Herzberg, a longtime member of Bellevue LifeSpring’s Board of Directors and the Hunts Point Circle, was honored this June with the 2021 Trish Carpenter Volunteer of the Year award!    The Volunteer of the Year award is presented to an individual who has exhibited extraordinary support of Bellevue LifeSpring, often behind the scenes and … Read Now