A culture of giving at Thrift Culture.

A Culture of Giving

Thrift Culture is full of designer deals and unique pieces – but it’s also a culture of giving designed to serve a very unique purpose. It provides the 3,600+ students and their families living in poverty in Bellevue with year-round access to quality clothing for school, work and interviews. For many of these families, new … Read Now

Declutter and donate!

Five Reasons to Declutter and Donate in the New Year

The New Year is a time for reflection, recommitment and… re-organization! It’s the perfect time to re-gift unneeded holiday presents, get a fresh start with your wardrobe and donate to your favorite local thrift store – Thrift Culture! Thrift Culture offers new and gently-used clothing, accessories and housewares to the public. Vouchers are also provided … Read Now

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Announcing Thrift Culture

Bellevue LifeSpring’s thrift shop has been a hub of giving for decades, where community members can shop, donate and volunteer to make Bellevue a better place. Providing clothing through the thrift shop is a critical part of the holistic approach Bellevue LifeSpring takes in serving families living in poverty. Parents and children are provided with … Read Now

Christmas in July: Summer Signups at Bellevue LifeSpring

Summer is one of the busiest times of year for our programs and services team. During July and August, they’ll interview nearly 300 families during signups for our Clothes-4-Kids™ and Holiday Adopt-A-Family™ programs. In the past, these summer signups have been held in rented and borrowed spaces. This year, thanks to our new office, we … Read Now

Five Tips to Clean Your Closet

Going through your closet can be an overwhelming task. Here are five closet cleaning tips to make it more manageable – and help kids in Bellevue! Clean House – Remove everything from your closet and evaluate your space. Hang items only if you’re certain they’re keepers. Three Sweeps – Do an initial sweep to gather things … Read Now

Karly’s Story

Karly is a 14-year-old Bellevue student who gets good grades and works as a peer mentor at her school. She lives with her mother, Tina, and her stepfather, John. Their family is hardworking, positive in spirit and supportive of one another. Behind the Scenes Behind the scenes, Karly and her family are facing tremendous hardships. … Read Now

Anna’s Story

Anna has lived in Bellevue for 10 years and enjoys her long-term job at a local Starbucks. Anna and her children have recently been through a devastating ordeal that changed their lives forever. Your support of Bellevue LifeSpring provided a beacon of hope for this family: About two years ago my husband was diagnosed with … Read Now