This Mother’s Day, Support Moms like Carla

This month we celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14. At Bellevue LifeSpring, our staff has the opportunity to provide a listening ear and support to hundreds of Bellevue moms. We hear their stories — stories of challenges to put food on the table and fears of eviction. While each story and circumstance is unique, … Read Now

Stories of Impact

When a family is living paycheck to paycheck, even one unexpected bill or one day of lost wages can lead to immediate financial insecurity. These periods can result in children experiencing hunger or families being evicted. The Amazon Right Now Needs Fund helps ensure thousands of Bellevue children from low-income households have the support needed … Read Now

Meet the Staff: Neal Mizushima

We are thrilled to introduce you to Neal, our new Director of Programs! Neal will manage our Human Services team, take the lead on our current programs, and help to develop new programs that work to ensure Bellevue children receive the support they need to thrive in and out of the classroom. Neal brings with … Read Now

Our Favorite Celebration Is This Month: Happy National Volunteer Week!

National Volunteer Week is this month (April 16 -22). We didn’t want to miss the chance to thank our valued circle members, Bellevue community members, neighbors, and businesses who go above and beyond to support Bellevue kids. Your dedication, care, and gift of time continue to make a significant and lasting impact on local children. … Read Now

New Workshops at the Bellevue Family Hub

We are excited to announce that we are now offering free educational workshops for parents and high school students at our Bellevue Family Hub resource center. The first two workshops are being presented by our partners at Hopelink. Together we will host Job Interviewing Skills on March 28 and 30 and Understanding Financial Credit on … Read Now

Additional COVID SNAP Support Has Ended for Local Families. Here’s How You Can Help.

Last week, the additional emergency funds applied to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the pandemic came to an end — resulting in more than 500,000 Washington families losing critical food support. As inflation continues to rise, so does the need for food support in our community. This reduction couldn’t come at a … Read Now

Our 2023 Luncheon Chairs Share Why You Should Step Up for Bellevue Kids

We are thrilled to introduce our 2023 Step Up to the Plate Benefit Luncheon Chairs: Board Member Lisa James, Owner of Greet West Bellevue Magazine Lindsay Rucker, and One Circle Member Ellen Wilwerding. All three of our luncheon leaders are dedicated community members and longtime supporters of Bellevue children. Check out their bios here. Read … Read Now

One Heart/One Community Photo Gallery

Check out the photos from One Circle’s One Heart/One Community fundraiser that raised $176,105 for Bellevue kids!  [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”11″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″]

One Circle Brings Community Together for Bellevue Kids

Bellevue LifeSpring’s One Circle raised an incredible $176,105 at their One Heart/One Community event this past Friday, February 3. These funds will immediately provide food support for Bellevue children and their families.    The energy in the room was contagious, with over 150 guests raising their paddles to support Bellevue children. We asked the Event … Read Now