The Heart of Bellevue LifeSpring

Over the past year, Bellevue LifeSpring membership circles have rallied together to inspire their communities to collect food and hygiene items for Bellevue children impacted by COVID-19. The Yarrow Point Circle is hosting its food drive until the end of the school year. Check out how Yarrow Point Circle members are partnering with the local … Read Now

College scholarship recipient, Jane, has big news!

Jane, a computer science major, is graduating from the University of Washington! She received Bellevue Lifespring college scholarships for all four years of her studies.    “I will be graduating from the University of Washington this June,” shared Jane. “It’s crazy how these four years have flown by! I wanted to thank Bellevue LifeSpring for your continuous support through my university journey. I truly believe … Read Now

Give Where You Live: Amazon Continues Their Fight Against Poverty in Bellevue

Amazon is a Local Legend partner in our Give Where You Live campaign! Amazon’s transformative partnership with Bellevue LifeSpring has helped students thrive this year. “Amazon is committed to supporting children and their families to help meet basic needs during these challenging times,” shared Bettina Stix, Director of Right Now Needs and Disaster Relief for … Read Now

Bellevue LifeSpring Welcomes New Board Member Craig Chapman

Bellevue LifeSpring is pleased to announce that Craig Chapman, former President of Commerical Banking for Washington Mutual Bank, has joined our Board of Directors. Craig brings with him a passion for his community and a deep commitment to helping children in need.    We asked Craig to share his vision for his new role and why he chooses to serve with Bellevue LifeSpring:  Craig Chapman is the former President of Commercial Banking for Washington Mutual Bank. … Read Now

Bellevue LifeSpring Welcomes New Board Member

Bellevue LifeSpring is pleased to announce that McCall Allen, a Global Human Resources Leader at Amazon, has joined our Board of Directors. The board was looking for an individual with experience and expertise in human resources. McCall’s valuable perspective and broad background in the HR field will be a valued addition to the board. We … Read Now

Give Where You Live: How your support helped a local family stay afloat during COVID-19.

Since the pandemic began, your generosity has helped provide rent payments for 373 families, preventing over 748 children from experiencing homelessness. Anna, her husband, and her daughter, a fourth-grader here in Bellevue, are one of the families who received emergency rent assistance thanks to your support.   Anna and her family are refugees that fled from Russia in 2017 … Read Now

Avenue Bellevue Joins the Fight Against Poverty in Bellevue

Local real estate developer and philanthropic leader Andy Lakha, owner and developer of Avenue Bellevue, is a Local Legend partner in our Give Where You Live campaign. They have invested $25,000 to do their part in ensuring no child in Bellevue has to experience hunger or homelessness. “Avenue Bellevue supports Bellevue kids because they are … Read Now

Your Support Helped This Family Avoid Homelessness

Since the pandemic began, your generosity has helped provide rent payments for 345 families, preventing over 700 children from experiencing homelessness. Tasha, a Bellevue resident, and mother of two children, shared how her family ended up in immediate need of rental assistance.  Here is  what Tasha shared about her experience with Bellevue LifeSpring:  Before the … Read Now

Give Where You Live: Jennifer Stelly

Local resident Jennifer Stelly and her husband, Jay, moved to Washington state 23 years ago from their home state of Louisiana. Jennifer’s family has called the Medina community home for the past eight years. Jennifer’s favorite part of living in Medina is the strong sense of community she feels with her neighbors. “Your neighbors can … Read Now

Your Support Helps Bellevue Families Weather the COVID-19 Storm

Meet Amber. Her story is similar to the many low-income Bellevue families whose worlds turned upside down in 2020. Amber is a single mother who cares for her 10-year-old son with epilepsy, Michael, and her 6-year-old niece, Camille. Even though it hasn’t been easy, Amber has always managed to make ends meet for her family. … Read Now