What Poverty Looks Like in Bellevue: Reflections from Our Step Up to the Plate Panel Discussion

At our 25th Annual Step Up to the Plate Benefit Luncheon in April, community members gathered to learn more about the realities many local children and families face every day and how, together, we can help create stability and opportunity for Bellevue children. At the heart of the event was a candid panel discussion featuring … Read Now

Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

This Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI Month), we are highlighting three extraordinary leaders whose work has helped open doors for immigrant families, children, and underserved communities across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. State Representative My-Linh Thai My-Linh Thai is a Vietnamese refugee, education advocate, and the first refugee elected to … Read Now

Stepping Up: A Conversation with Keri Pravitz

As we look ahead to Bellevue LifeSpring’s Step Up to the Plate Benefit Luncheon, we’re grateful for the dedicated leaders who help bring this event—and its impact—to life. Among them is Bellevue LifeSpring Board Member Keri Pravitz (Manager, Community Engagement, Bellevue/Eastern WA, Public Policy, Amazon). Keri is serving as a Luncheon Chair for the third … Read Now

Walking hand in hand with families toward stability and self-sufficiency

3/19/2026 Every family’s path to stability looks different. For some, it means securing safe and consistent housing. For others, it’s finding a new job, finishing school, or building a stronger financial foundation. What every family shares, however, is the need for someone in their corner. Someone who listens, understands, and walks alongside them toward their … Read Now

Celebrating Black History Month

This Black History Month, we are highlighting three extraordinary leaders whose work advanced economic justice and expanded access to basic needs for children and families across the United States. Shirley Chisholm, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Mickey Leland each left a lasting legacy rooted in the belief that children cannot thrive without food, housing … Read Now

Giving from the heart!

February 12, 2026 Everyone loves a party, but there’s something special about attending one that leaves you with a true sense of purpose. That’s exactly what hundreds of guests experience at One Circle’s annual One Heart/One Community Party With a Purpose. The beloved One Heart/One Community event brings together neighbors, philanthropists, and local business owners … Read Now

Circle of Impact: Zoe and Dustin Give Back

Meet Zoe Rohaly and Dustin Howe, the duo behind EMC Companies, a local expert project and vendor management company, rooted in service and care. Community is at the heart of the work at EMC Companies. Their love for helping others navigate complex projects naturally evolved into a commitment to giving back. Today, Zoe and Dustin … Read Now

Childhood Hunger in Bellevue: What Every Neighbor Should Know

“Anyone who has ever struggled with poverty knows how extremely expensive it is to be poor” – James Baldwin When most people think of Bellevue, they picture a thriving community filled with opportunity. Yet many local families struggle every day to put food on the table. Childhood hunger is not something that happens “somewhere else.” … Read Now

Preventing hunger is at the heart of our mission

No child should have to feel their stomach growl in class or wonder where their next meal will come from. Yet for thousands of families in our community, putting food on the table can be a daily challenge. One in four students who attend the Bellevue School District is from a low-income household and experiences … Read Now