Board Spotlight: Leslie Koutroulis

Meet Leslie — the Vice President of Financial Planning for T-Mobile and Bellevue LifeSpring’s Incoming President and Chair of the Board. Leslie joined the Bellevue LifeSpring Board of Directors in 2020 and brought her valuable perspective, financial expertise, and leadership skills with her. Read along as Leslie shares why the Bellevue LifeSpring mission is meaningful … Read Now

Bellevue LifeSpring Educational Grant Recipients Enter Their Senior Year

With the high costs of attending colleges and universities, nothing is more important than financial support for a student. The costs associated with pursuing higher education — like tuition, food, housing, and educational supplies — can often be a deal-breaker. Thanks to our community’s support over the years, Bellevue LifeSpring has awarded $2,000 college scholarships … Read Now

Meet Our Uncork the Night Chairs

Bellevue LifeSpring is thrilled to announce our 2022 Uncork the Night Event Chairs. Board Member Darin Chestnut, his wife Lisa Chestnut, and 2019 Uncork the Night Co-Chair Ellen Wilwerding are leading this year’s auction taking place on Saturday, October 8, at the W Bellevue — and tickets are on sale now! Darin, Lisa, and Ellen … Read Now

Local Students Unite Community To Fight Hunger With 5K Run and Walk

Last month, our Bellevue LifeSpring Youth Council organized a successful 5k Run and Walk that raised awareness and funds to fight hunger for local children and families.   Our Youth Council is made up of an inspiring group of local high school student volunteers. They dedicate time throughout the year to support our mission to foster … Read Now

The NEW Bellevue Family Hub Opens August 22

Powered by Bellevue LifeSpring and the Bellevue School District We are thrilled to announce that in partnership with the Bellevue School District, we are launching our first in-person family resource center at Highland Middle School. The new Bellevue Family Hub will be a warm and inviting place where students and their families are welcome to … Read Now

New Back-To-School Clothing for Every Bellevue Child 

Remember your first day of school? Picking out the perfect outfit and wanting to make a good impression? Wanting to feel confident and fit in with your peers? For students in need, new clothing is a luxury their parents often can’t afford.   Bellevue LifeSpring’s Clothes-4-Kids™ program distributes gift cards to students to select new school … Read Now

Our Team is Growing — Meet Celeste!

We are thrilled to introduce you to our new team member, Celeste Reyes! Celeste has joined our Human Services team and will be working directly with Bellevue families to help ensure they have the support they need. Celeste grew up in Seattle and lives locally here in Bellevue. She is no stranger to being an … Read Now

Four Benefits of Giving Where You Live

When you give where you live, all members of the community benefit — especially our students. When Bellevue students achieve success, it spreads throughout our schools, businesses, and neighborhoods, benefiting all Bellevue residents, present and future. At Bellevue LifeSpring, our goal is to foster stability and self-sufficiency for Bellevue children from low-income households. We aim … Read Now