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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

The holidays are a time when we come together to celebrate the season, exchange gifts and share special meals. While it’s true the holiday season is about spending time with family and friends, it’s also about the spirit of giving to others. With all the celebration it can be easy to overlook the fact that … Read Now

Volunteers, who make the valuable investment of their time, are the backbone of our organization. Bellevue LifeSpring couldn’t make the impact we do for Bellevue children without the support, skills and creativity that volunteers generously provide to us. The Emerald City Chapter of National Charity League (NCL) is a true example of what it means … Read Now

Thanks to the generous investment of donors like you, this year Bellevue LifeSpring awarded 18 deserving students with college scholarships to pursue their higher education. Out of these 18 students, six are first-year scholarship recipients. While their stories are diverse, all of these students have drive and determination and work hard to rise above their … Read Now

With the expensive price tag of higher education, nothing is more important than financial aid to a student. Costs can be a deal-breaker for deciding to pursue a college education or not. Bellevue LifeSpring’s Educational Grants program provides $2,000 in financial assistance to students and is renewable for all four years of their studies. Thanks … Read Now

It’s August and that means Bellevue LifeSpring is signing families up for Holiday Adopt-A-Family! Each summer, Bellevue LifeSpring’s Human Services team conducts interviews with families in the community who need a helping hand over the holidays. We are pleased to report that this year nearly 300 families will take part in Holiday Adopt-A-Family. Holiday Adopt-A-Family … Read Now

A how-to-guide for giving back to the children of Bellevue. Giving back is a great way to spend time with your family, friends and community members. Not only is it a meaningful use of your time but it’s a great way to connect with others while raising awareness about the need in the Bellevue community. … Read Now

After over 10 years of commitment to and leadership of Bellevue LifeSpring, we would like to express our immense gratitude to our outgoing President and Chair of the Board, Joseph Brazen of Brazen Windermere.  Joseph first joined our Advisory Council in 2009 and then joined our Board of Directors in 2012 before graciously accepting the … Read Now

Graduating high school is not only a rite of passage for a teenager, it’s also of critical importance to success as an adult. For a student, failing even one class can create a ripple effect of consequences that can prevent graduation. It can be especially difficult to bounce back if you’re a teen who is … Read Now

Your contributions to Bellevue LifeSpring help us provide food, clothing, educational opportunities and emergency rent assistance to Bellevue kids living in poverty. Erica’s story is just one example of how you helped provide basic needs and a hopeful future throughout the school year. Erica’s Story My name is Erica and I’m about to finish eighth … Read Now