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In 2007, the Bellevue School District reported 58 Bellevue children whose families were experiencing homelessness. In 2014 that number rose to 228 children. Today that number has increased to 342 children. As the cost of living skyrockets here in Bellevue, so does the rate of families experiencing homelessness.    For families living in poverty or … Read Now

Dear Bellevue LifeSpring Supporters, Given the public health situation regarding the coronavirus, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Step Up to the Plate Benefit Luncheon scheduled for Tuesday, March 17. Over the past 109 years, Bellevue LifeSpring’s priority has been the well-being of the community. Today, that value is more important than … Read Now

This month we celebrate the many contributions of one of our most dedicated volunteers and circle members, Susanne Guthrie. Not only has Susanne been an outstanding leader of Hunts Point Circle, she’s also a valued advocate for Bellevue kids and supporter of Bellevue LifeSpring programs. Volunteers like Susanne help Bellevue LifeSpring make a difference every … Read Now

When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, we wiped the slate clean and welcomed a new decade! Each of us began looking forward optimistically to the possibilities of 2020. Of course, with New Year’s Eve comes New Year’s resolutions. Many of us make New Year’s resolutions like eating healthier, exercising more or getting … Read Now

202 children from 92 families received rent assistance to prevent homelessness. 638 children received holiday food and gifts, making their holiday wishes come true. You stepped up and made a serious impact at last year’s Step Up to the Plate Benefit Luncheon, raising over $400,000 to benefit Bellevue children – and you didn’t stop there! … Read Now

What should you get for all the quirky, fancy, practical or eccentric people in your life? We’ve curated a list of unique and one-of-a-kind gifts to help you check your loved ones off your gift list. And the bonus is that it won’t break your budget! The best part? In addition to being a more … Read Now

One of the most fundamental needs for any child is a stable home. The Bellevue LifeSpring emergency rent assistance program allows families who are at risk of being evicted to stay sheltered and on the pathway away from homelessness.   With the rising cost of housing in Bellevue, we see the number of children experiencing … Read Now

This summer, Bellevue LifeSpring received one of the largest donations in its 108-year-history. Doug and Nancy Boyden established a $100,000 endowment in honor of Kemper and Betty Freeman, in recognition of the Freemans’ extensive years of support to Bellevue’s children and their families through programs providing food, clothing, education and emergency assistance. The Kemper Freeman … Read Now